As Cape Town gears up for a busy festive season, MyCiTi Bus is encouraging residents and visitors to make public transport their go-to option for getting around the city with ease, safety and convenience. Whether you’re exploring Cape Town’s iconic attractions, heading to the beach, or squeezing in late-night shopping after work, MyCiTi is keeping the city moving throughout the holidays.
Importantly, there will be no reduced services this festive season. MyCiTi buses will continue operating from morning until evening, seven days a week, ensuring reliable transport during one of the busiest times of the year.
According to the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas, special emphasis has been placed on late-night services to support festive shopping and leisure activities. Extended operating hours have been introduced to accommodate customers visiting Canal Walk and the V&A Waterfront, while the popular Silwerstroomstrand beach and resort service is already running and will remain available until 4 January 2026.
Councillor Quintas highlighted that late-night services have been especially valuable for residents who are unable to shop during normal working hours, particularly with retailers extending their trading times over the festive period.
Public Holiday Operations
On public holidays, all routes will operate on a Sunday timetable, except for routes T02 and 261, which will follow a Saturday timetable.
Late-Night Shopping Services
Canal Walk (available until 23 December 2025):
- Route D08 – last departure from Century City at 22:30
- Route T03 – last departure from Century City at 22:30
- Routes 241, 242 and 243 – last departure from Century City at 00:45
V&A Waterfront (available until 23 December and again from 26–30 December 2025):
- Route T01 – last departure from Waterfront Station at 22:15
- Route D01 – last departure from Civic Centre Station at 22:35
- Route D02 – last departure from Civic Centre Station at 22:35
- Route D04 – last departure from Civic Centre Station at 22:35
Night Services to Atlantis
Night services serving routes 241, 242 and 243 will operate in the Atlantis area from 5 December 2025 until 31 January 2026, allowing residents to travel safely during summer evenings.
Silwerstroomstrand Holiday Service
The dedicated Silwerstroomstrand holiday service will run daily on route 247 between Atlantis, Mamre and Silwerstroomstrand beach and resort until 4 January 2026, excluding 25 December. The service has been adjusted to provide a direct and more convenient connection for Mamre residents.
Buses will depart from the Starke stop at 09:00 and 13:00, travelling via Atlantis Station and Mamre. Return trips from Silwerstroomstrand are scheduled for 09:38, 13:38 and 18:00.
Plan Ahead for a Smooth Journey
Passengers are encouraged to use the MyCiTi online trip planner and fare calculator to check the latest timetables and plan journeys in advance, ensuring a seamless travel experience over the festive season.
With extended hours, beach services and night routes in place, MyCiTi continues to offer a practical, affordable and stress-free way to experience Cape Town this summer — making it clear that, this festive season, MyCiTi really is the way to go.
