Transport in Cape Town’s inner city during 2010 will largely be public transport and pedestrians. The ban on vehicles, revealed by an adviser to the province, has immediately sparked concerns that business in the city will grind to a halt.
The no-go zone is meant to ensure stricter security at matches and to allow free movement of spectators. Motorists may be forced to use public transport.
Former provincial 2010 project director Denis Lillie, an adviser to the provincial government, said only event-related vehicles would be allowed access to the city and near Green Point Stadium on match days to prevent traffic chaos.
The city will host at least nine world cup matches, including a semi-final, between June 11 and July 11, 2010. (read more on the
