Starting August 1, 2025, Cape Town’s Metrorail fares will rise for the first time in ten years, with short trips costing a little more and monthly passes jumping sharply. The price increase aims to help fix broken trains and stations while keeping longer trips affordable for lowincome riders. Discounts for pensioners and students during offpeak hours will stay, showing care for those who need it most. Though the hike worries many commuters, it also promises safer, better rides on a rail system that connects the city’s diverse communities every day.
