Occurred Nov 11, 2026, 8:11:17 AM UTC

First published Nov 12, 2026, 1:20:17 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 12, 2026, 1:20:17 AM UTC

eThekwini begins testing GO!Durban Corridor 3 ahead of launch

eThekwini has begun testing and commissioning GO!Durban Corridor 3 between Bridge City and Pinetown ahead of passenger services. The source identifies it as the first corridor of the city's Integrated Public Transport Network planned to become operational.

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The testing marks progress toward introducing passenger services on the first operational corridor of eThekwini's Integrated Public Transport Network.

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