The MEC for Public Works, Roads and Transport in Mpumalanga, Mr Thulasizwe Thomo, has noted with concern the incident in which several Buscor buses caught fire at the Buscor bus depot in Barberton during the night today .
MEC Thomo is relieved that, at this stage, no injuries or loss of life have been reported as a result of the incident. The safety of workers, commuters and surrounding communities in Barberton and neighbouring areas remains the foremost priority of the Department.
The MEC has engaged Buscor management to establish the extent of the damage and to receive assurances on contingency measures put in place to minimise disruptions to public transport services, particularly for commuters in Barberton who rely on Buscor buses for daily travel during the festive period.
The Department is awaiting a full report from Buscor, including the preliminary findings on the cause of the fire, while relevant authorities conduct their investigations. MEC Thomo has emphasised the importance…
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