What public transport options are available for getting around Mthatha?

Mthatha’s public transport is mainly provided by minibus taxis that run frequent routes between the town centre, residential suburbs and surrounding villages. There is also a municipal bus service that operates on fixed schedules, covering major streets and linking key points such as the central market, the hospital and the university campus. For longer distances, intercity coach operators run services to larger cities in the province. To plan your trips, consult the city transit authority’s timetable, which is posted online and at major bus stops, and consider using a mobile app that tracks taxi routes in real time. Purchasing a travel card from the transit office can also reduce fare costs.