Firstly, comparing SAA and an IRT (Integrated Rapid Transport)? The one services the affluent and the other, the poorer segment of society. IRT system should be subsidised because a greater workforce relies on it to earn an income. And yes, our cities should be reconfigured because of the disaster that apartheid spacial planning left behind. Secondly, urban sprawl will cost cities more in the long run. IRT systems work better in highly densified areas. Thirdly, you offer all these complaints about public transport but few suggestions on solutions? If you looking for more on this click on these links:

- http://www.sacities.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sacn_public_transport_investment_assessment_framework_-web-.pdf

- http://www.sacities.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Transport/SACN_TODF_Report.pdf 

- http://www.sacities.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Transport/SACN_BRT%20Impact.pdf