The City of Tshwane operates weekday municipal bus services connecting Pretoria Central to surrounding suburbs, including Brooklyn, Sunnyside, Colbyn, and Muckleneuk. These bus routes affect commuters travelling to government offices, universities, hospitals, and workplaces in and around the Pretoria CBD. With most services limited to weekdays and fixed departure times, access to accurate route and timetable information remains critical for residents who rely on municipal transport.
According to the City of Tshwane transport schedules, most Pretoria Central routes do not operate on Sundays or public holidays, with limited Saturday services available on select Brooklyn routes only.
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How the Pretoria Central Bus Network Operates
Pretoria Central functions as the main hub of the City of Tshwane bus network. From the CBD, buses travel outward to residential and institutional suburbs, returning to the city along the same corridors.
The primary CBD boarding and termination points are located along Madiba Street, Bosman Street, and Thabo Sehume Street. These corridors connect commuters to education precincts, government departments, shopping areas, and residential neighbourhoods.
City transport officials state that the network is structured primarily around weekday commuter demand rather than all-day or weekend travel.
Suburbs Served by Pretoria Central Bus Routes
The Pretoria Central municipal bus network directly serves the following suburbs:
- Brooklyn
- Sunnyside
- Colbyn
- Muckleneuk
Each suburb is allocated specific route numbers with fixed departure times and limited daily services.
Sunnyside Bus Routes and Timetable
Sunnyside is served by Routes 1, 2, and 3, with Route 3 forming the main link between Sunnyside and Pretoria Central.
Route coverage: Madiba Street, Du Toit Street, Francis Baard Street, Nelson Mandela Drive, Robert Sobukwe Street, University precincts, Lynnwood and Roper
CBD point: Lynnwood and Roper
Weekday departures (Monday to Friday)
- 05:30
- 05:45
- Midday services between 07:40 and 13:10
- 13:50
- 14:10
- 14:20
- 14:40
- 15:30
- 15:50
- 16:30 (school vacation only)
- 16:45 (school vacation only)
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: No service
Some services operate only during school terms or school holidays.
Muckleneuk Bus Route and Timetable
Muckleneuk is served by Route 7, linking Pretoria Central to residential and institutional areas south of the CBD.
Route coverage: Madiba Street, Thabo Sehume Street, Jeff Masemola Road, Justice Mahomed Street, Florence Ribeiro Avenue, George Storrar Drive
CBD point: George Storrar and Totius
Weekday departures
- 05:55
- 06:10
- 06:40 (with detours to NKP)
- 07:00
- 07:15
- 07:35
- 14:45
- 15:00
- 15:40
- 16:00
- 16:05
- 16:25
- 16:45
- 17:10
- 17:25
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: No service
Limited detours may occur during peak school transport times.
Colbyn Bus Routes and Timetable
Colbyn is served by Routes 5 and 6, with very limited daily operations.
Route coverage: Helen Joseph Street, Stanza Bopape Street, Jan Shoba Drive, Gordon Street, Amos Street
CBD point: Bosman Street
Weekday departures
- 06:30 (single daily departure)
Saturdays: No direct Colbyn service. Commuters are advised to use Silverton routes.
Sundays and public holidays: No service
Brooklyn Bus Routes and Timetables
Brooklyn has the widest municipal bus coverage among suburbs linked to Pretoria Central, served by Routes 4, 5, 8, 9, and 10.
Brooklyn Route 10
Route coverage: Atterbury, Lois, Garsfontein, Beethoven Street, Chopin Street, Duvernoy
CBD point: Justice Mahomed and Pienaar
Weekday departures
- 05:45
- 05:55
- 06:05
- 06:40
- 07:30
- 08:10
- 08:30
- 09:00
- 12:55
- 13:25 (school vacation only)
- 13:45
- 14:15
- 14:20
- 14:45
- 16:05
- 16:35
- 17:15
- 17:40
- 18:15
Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays: No service
Brooklyn Route 9
Route coverage: Hazelwood, 26th Street, Selati Street, Garsfontein, Lois
CBD point: Justice Mahomed and Pienaar
Weekday departures
- 06:15
- 06:30
- 06:50
- 06:55
- 07:10 (school times only)
- 07:15
- 07:30
- 14:00
- 14:30
- 15:00
- 15:35
- 16:05
- 16:30
- 16:35
- 17:05
Saturday departures
- 06:00
- 06:40
- 13:00
- 13:40
Sundays and public holidays: No service
Brooklyn Routes 4, 5, and 8
These routes form a major corridor linking Pretoria Central with Arcadia, Waterkloof, and Crown.
Route coverage: Arcadia, Hilda, Jan Shoba, Fehrsen, Waterkloof, Crown
CBD point: Crown and Julius Jeppe
Weekday services
- First departures from 05:30
- Multiple morning and afternoon departures
- Final departure at 18:35
Saturday services
- Limited morning departures between 06:30 and 08:35
Sundays and public holidays: No service
Operating Days and Service Limits
According to the City of Tshwane transport schedules:
- Most routes operate Monday to Friday only
- Saturday services are limited to select Brooklyn routes
- No standard services operate on Sundays or public holidays
- Most routes have fixed departure times with limited daily trips
Commuters who miss a scheduled departure may face long delays.
What This Means for Gauteng Residents
For Gauteng residents working or studying in Pretoria Central, municipal bus services provide structured weekday access to surrounding suburbs. However, limited departures and the absence of weekend services continue to place pressure on commuters who rely on public transport outside peak weekday hours.
Students and workers with fixed schedules benefit most from the system, while those requiring flexible or weekend travel often rely on alternative transport options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a bus from Brooklyn to Pretoria Central?
Yes. Multiple routes, including Routes 8, 9, and 10, operate weekday services between Brooklyn and Pretoria Central.
Do buses operate on Sundays or public holidays?
No. Most City of Tshwane bus routes do not operate on Sundays or public holidays.
Where do buses depart from in Pretoria Central?
Main departure points include Madiba Street, Bosman Street, Thabo Sehume Street, and Crown.
Are there Saturday bus services?
Limited Saturday services are available on selected Brooklyn routes only.
Where can official timetables be found?
Official timetables are published by the City of Tshwane transport department.
What Happens Next
The City of Tshwane has not announced any immediate expansion of Pretoria Central bus services. Transport officials say routes and timetables remain under review based on commuter demand, funding availability, and operational capacity.
Any changes to routes or service times will be communicated through official municipal channels.
