File: Passengers wait to get on the Gautrain in Pretoria.
JOHANNESBURG - Gautrain is stepping up competition in the e-hailing space, with plans to launch its own service, called Gau Express.
The service will enable commuters to request a branded Gautrain vehicle to take them to their final destination.
Gautrain Management Agency says the service is designed to close the gap for passengers who can’t wait for scheduled buses.
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Gau Express will enter a shifting e-hailing market, following the introduction of new transport laws requiring platforms and drivers to be formally licensed.
The agency says future plans include adding e-bikes and scooters, but the immediate focus is getting the service up and running.