From 01 May 2017, Tshwane Bus Services will no longer sell paper tickets.

However, you will still be able to use paper tickets that you already have until 17 May 2017. Until the 17 May, both the Connector card and paper tickets can be used to board the bus.

There are 4 types of cards:

  1. Silver Card - for adults (if you don't fall within the other categories)
  2. Blue Card - for pensioners between 60 and 65 years old
  3. Purple Card - per pension over 65 years old
  4. Green Card - for scholars (under 19 years old)

The blue, purple and green cards are concession cards. They allow you to receive discounted fares if you qualify for a concession.

There are a few concession rules to take note of below.

Please take note of the following rules for concessions:

  • Scholars will pay a flat rate of R7 or 7 points for all trips.
  • Pensioners will qualify for a discount when boarding a bus outside of peak hours on weekdays, as well as on weekends or public holidays.Weekday peak hours are:
    • before 06:00 in the morning;
    • between 08:00 and 15:30; and,
    • after 17:00 in the evening.
  • Pensioners between the ages 60 and 65 qualify for a25% discount during eligible periods (off-peak, weekends and holidays).
  • Pensioners over 65 years may travelfor free during eligible periods.
  • Pensioners are charged the standard fare during peak hours.
  • The status of concessions must be renewed before the beginning of each calendar years at the Church Square or Sammy Marks Square Walk-in Centres.
  • Concessionaires (scholars and pensioners) must ensure that their picture is printed on the card. A concession card without a photo will be confiscated.
  • Concessions are valid for South African citizens only.