'It is important for me to go and see the actual work being done on the MyCiTi buses and the extent of the improvements. The team busy with this crucial work is completing the second year of this programme and is committed to ensuring that our buses are safe and reliable for commuters. We are committed to keeping Cape Town moving and therefore, through this project, we will be extending the life span of the fleet by doing extensive refurbishments to ensure the overall bus condition improves. This is a work in progress,' said the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas.

The project will enhance the fleet condition, as well as improve the standard of the MyCiTi service. The work entails full body refurbishments, and includes aspects such as floor, seat and ceiling replacements.

The programme has been rolled out to all of the Vehicle Operating Companies that are contracted to operate the MyCiTi routes. Thus far, the 2010 legacy fleet Volvo buses have been prioritised. These include the 12- and 18-metre buses.