GO GEORGE has a dynamic line-up of activities planned for October to celebrate National Transport Month and spotlight the many facets of its bus service.
Throughout the month, a branded GO GEORGE gazebo will rotate between key bus terminals: the Garden Route Mall, the Blanco triangle, Market Street in the CBD, and the Smart Card Kiosk next to Truns in Thembalethu. Here, communication champions and the GO GEORGE community liaison officer will engage directly with passengers – both at the terminals and onboard buses – to promote the various digital tools available for trip planning and service information, and to educate passengers in the use thereof. These include QR code scanning and website-based route planners such as the interactive stop explorer and timetables. The general functionalities of the GO GEORGE chatbot which is set to be introduced during Transport Month will also be explained.
Educational outreaches
Youth-focused outreaches will feature the beloved GO GEORGE mascot, Georgie, and centre on passenger rules, and pedestrian and road safety around buses and bus stops. In addition to planned primary school visits, the GO GEORGE communications team has already participated in a lively educational event at the Municipality’s Junior Traffic Training and Road Safety Centre – always a hit with young learners and an effective platform for reinforcing safety messages.
With learner ridership up by 8% over the past year, GO GEORGE is also reaching out to the newly elected Junior Town Council. These young leaders will be treated to a guided tour of the George Link bus depot and a hands-on bus ride experience, showcasing the environmental and community benefits of public transport.
Supporting senior passengers
Older passengers remain a key priority for GO GEORGE. As the service continues to innovate digitally, it is committed to ensuring that senior users are not left behind. Outreach visits to old-age homes will include demonstrations and hands-on opportunities to explore new digital tools, helping to reduce anxiety and build confidence in using these resources.
For more information about the bus service or support with trip planning, GO GEORGE can be contacted by phoning the Call Centre on 0800 044 044 or sending an email to info@gogeorge.org.za. Alternatively, explore this website or the GO GEORGE Facebook page.
