UCT Shuttle
A fleet of 26 buses, including a special one for disabled passengers, operates between residences, all UCT campuses and some public bus, train and parking facilities close to the university.
Please note: The UCT community is advised that the UCT Shuttle app, formerly known as the UCT GoMetro app, will no longer be available as of 1 August 2026.
The discontinuation of the app will not affect the UCT Shuttle service. Shuttle timetables and service updates will remain available through the UCT Mobile app and the UCT website.
The discontinuation of the app will not affect the UCT Shuttle service. Shuttle timetables and service updates will remain available through the UCT Mobile app and the UCT website.
Please note: The UCT Shuttle service is available for free to all staff and students who are in possession of a valid UCT staff or student card.
A bus shuttle service, called the UCT Shuttle, is available free to all UCT students and staff.
A fleet of 26 buses, including a special one for disabled passengers, operates between residences, all UCT campuses and some public bus, train and parking facilities close to the university.
UCT Shuttle buses run to a strictly controlled schedule. Each bus is fitted with a monitoring system that allows its location to be constantly checked.
Route maps and timetables
Staff timetable | Student timetable
The scheduled service is available on weekdays, weekends and holidays, during both term time and vacations. It also includes a late-night service.
Timetables are posted on UCT Shuttle notice boards.
The UCT Shuttle is available only to the UCT community and you can be sure of safe, friendly, clean and comfortable transport at all times.
The buses are environmentally friendly and cater for sight- and hearing-impaired students.
