But a lot of things can happen between people that spend up to two hours with each other every day. Countless conversations on the afternoon drive home are just bound to make people close buddies. We’ve seen friendships and romance bloom between our passengers who made connections that is impossible when you are sitting alone in your car or travelling in an overloaded taxi. 

However, a work shuttle is not guaranteed to lead to true love. Even so, it offers a win-win proposition for people, the planet and your wallet. Traffic congestion cost the City of Cape Town billions of rands as people, goods and services cannot be delivered timeously – leading to lower job growth and making the city less attractive for investments. 

At Faircape Shuttles, we want to make it easy for colleagues or people who travel in the same direction to adopt staff transport or start a lift club with our vans. We see every empty seat in thousands of cars on our congested roads as a missed opportunity to reduce traffic and pollution, build authentic human connections, save money and boost our economy. We are taking it one step further by making our cutting edge staff transport management software available to our clients. It provides convenient and simple ways to set up pickup and destination zones and allow staff and lift club riders to cancel and request rides with a click of a button

We look to a future where people travelling together is woven into everyday life. When people go to church and announce from the pulpit that they are starting a lift club for members. Then, at work, they talk to HR or arrange a commuting solution between themselves for staff transport. Parents arranging shared transport for their children. We have the vehicles and the technology to back all these initiatives 

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This goes especially for long-distance rides, like when for example you need to get to a town like Stellenbosch in the Winelands or somewhere in the Boland. You have to make sure that get you to get where you need to be in one piece, and comfortably so.

Carefully consider what service provider you choose:

Among the multiple companies operating airport transfer shuttles in Cape Town, most are reputable and reliable but how do you pick the one that’s right for you?

Comfort is important 

Arriving at a meeting crisp and raring to go, or getting home unfrazzled and ready to spend a relaxing time with your family and friends is difficult after you spend time in a loud and crowded bus. Just imagine having a car for yourself, waiting for you as soon as you set foot in the airport terminal. Plush upholstery, soothing music of your choice and the ability to do what you need to do to get you in the right frame of mind without being interrupted 

Your Time Matters

Simply put, our airport transfer service will save you tons of time. No waiting for a rideshare service that can be cancelled at any time. From meeting you at the terminal when you land to getting you to your destination as quickly as possible, it is a real time saver

Reasonable Rates

You may think that you save a lot of money by hailing a rideshare car or taking a shuttle bus, but you will be surprised how quickly connecting city shuttles and peak fare rideshare hikes can eat into your budget. Our airport transfer service may cost a little bit more than standard public transport options.  It offers real value for money when it comes to value for money and convenience.

For professional Airport Transfers from Cape Town International Airport to your final destination, book your transfer today.

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During the course of the pandemic, we continued to make thousands of trips getting essential workers to and from work. In our shuttle vans, we encourage and apply essential precautions such as wearing masks, onboard social distancing and sanitising hands and surfaces. We also encourage our riders and company clients to adopt the following measures :

• Do not travel if you, or someone living with you, are at increased risk of serious complications should you contract   COVID-19. Even with all the precautions we take, we cannot completely eliminate your chance of contracting COVID19
• We make hand sanitisers available on all our shuttles, and we advise our riders to wash their hands often during their workday with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use a hand sanitiser that contains at least 60% alcohol.
• Wear a mask covering your nose and mouth at all times, not only the mouth. 
• Stay at least two arm lengths away from each other while queuing to board our shuttles
• Wash your hands once you arrive home
• Stay home when sick
• Always pack sanitizing wipes and hand sanitiser

We don’t know how long these measures will stay in place. Maybe people will choose to wear masks without any fear or stigma, like in the East after the 2003 Sars outbreak. For now, we can all work together to keep each other safe. 

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Our private or airport transfer service is entirely customised around your itinerary – we will pick you up and drop you off between any mode of transport and your destination. This includes to and from airports or any other transport terminal to and from your hotel room or event venue. You can also include a stop en route to your destination if you want to take pictures, stretch your legs, buy a souvenir or get a meal. 

Our shuttle service refers to shared transport between destinations. It can be on-demand or a regular service. In most cases, a hotel, tour operator, employer or any other coordinator arranges a scheduled or one-off shuttle service and arrange predefined pickup points. Travellers on our shuttle services board and alight with other travellers at scheduled times. 

If you need a more flexible mode of transport for longer durations, you can book our executive transport service or our private tours service. In this case, a driver with a vehicle that is suitable for your group size will be assigned for as long as you need the service. 

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Just imagine the horror of leaving a relaxing business class flight, just to be trapped in an unpleasant rideshare or metered taxi service for a long ride. A quality airport transfer service tailors their services to the needs of the discerning traveller and provide a deluxe and comfy ride. Faircape Shuttles will also make sure your companions are adequately catered for. Our fleet includes a variety of luxurious vehicles to choose from, such as executive sedans or luxury shuttles. 

Catering to your every need is what we are here for. Our staff is attuned to the need for efficiency and will get you to your destination as fast, safe and comfortable as possible. There is no pickup time, our service is scheduled around your requirements – 7 days a week, 24 hours per day and 356 days a year. 

One of the first persons you will meet after your plane lands is your personal Faircape driver. They will be courteous, well presented and ready to assist from the moment you meet them. 

Book now for an airport transport service that is comfortable and on time.

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South Africans are all indelibly connected through the crime against humanity that was Apartheid. The majority of us experienced it first hand and are still suffering the consequences 

Some of us benefit from it by enjoying generational wealth or the social capital that comes with being culturally connected to those who are better off due to generations of privilege. 

So this is the place you want to visit to get a tangible connection to this country and what you learned about Apartheid. 

Robben Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is staffed by people who were actually imprisoned there. It can only be reached by ferry, all part of the package, which takes about 40 minutes. On the island, the experience is delivered in two parts. A bus trip through the whole island while learning about its history. This is followed by a visit to the prison itself ormer inmate will share their past experiences.

Robben Island is a waypoint that gives food for thought about how we relate with each other in this increasingly precarious and seemingly insecure world we live in. While the people of South Africa continue to live with the ongoing legacy of apartheid, the opportunities provided to former inmates and other employees of Robben Island allows them to reassert some control, a sort of ownership of the past. You, the visitor, may leave a little closer to understanding our violent history. This is the nascent foundation of a new future 

If you want to arrange a visit to Robben Island and other historical sites in Cape Town, give Fair Cape Shuttles a call so that we can work with you to arrange an itinerary 

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Llandudno Beach

Head to Llandudno beach for perfect Instagram pictures, with big boulders and fine white sand. A well-maintained promenade runs the length of the beach for a nice stroll that’s kind on the feet.  Unlike Camps Bay, there are few amenities so go prepared with a picnic basket. The kids will love fossil and sea glass hunting while you drink in the vista of the glittering turquoise ocean and the magnificent surrounding mountain backdrop. 

Camps Bay

Camps Bay, one of the most popular beaches in Cape Town, is the playground for sun tanners and loungers. It can be packed in summer as this is the place to see and be seen. During the day you can enjoy stunning views of the Twelve Apostles and get active with volleyball and frisbees. In the evenings you will feel like you finally arrived as you sip on your sundowner at one of the many bars and restaurants lining the beachfront as you watch the sun dipping into the ocean.

If the chilly waters of the Atlantic put you off, you will enjoy the warmer ocean temperatures of the Indian ocean in Muizenberg. Although you will find all the amenities you need conveniently close, the beach stretches for miles with enough space to secure your own secluded sunbathing spot. 

Boulders Beach

Boulders Beach is an attraction on its own. Not just for the beautiful secluded beach, but also the penguins. Located near Simons Town, there lies a little secret, a protected colony of African penguins. On the Indian ocean, the water is warmer, and you may be more willing to dip your toes into ocean on this side of the map.  With many attractions on the way including Just Nuisance, it is a great spot to do some sightseeing and swimming.

If you are in Cape Town or are planning a visit, give us a call to arrange your perfect beach outing. Our friendly drivers will pick you up and take you back according to your own customized itinerary.  

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The Khoi people were the earliest recorded inhabitants of the city and today many of their descendants still live on the Cape Flats. The Treaty Tree, a 500-year-old white milkwood tree on Treaty Road and south of the rail line in Woodstock, marks the location of South Africa’s first major war of resistance, where the Khoi defeated a feared European military commander. This is where the Khoi Portuguese soldier  Francisco D’Almeida, met his demise with 64 of his men after a confrontation with the Khoi. According to legend, a confrontation arose after  D’Almeida and his men stole cattle and abducted women and children at an ancient Gorinhaiqua kraal. 

Another interesting historical site is Princess Vlei, a wetland in Grassy Park in the Southern Suburbs. The legend recounts how a young Khoi woman who was was apprehended and attacked by European sailors while bathing. Her tears created the smallest vlei in the string of wetlands, called Princess Vlei. 

These are just two of many places in Cape Town that symbolise what is truly beautiful about the city – its people’s tenacity and courage in the face of adversity. We hope you will find the stories behind these places as moving and inspiring as we do. These are the stories that fortify us for many challenges still faced by the people of Cape Town. 

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It’s only over the last decade that the valley became known for its wines, but from 1817 to 1846 it was home to a leper colony. The deep valley was the ideal place of isolation for those shunned from society. 

En route from Cape Town, your day trip will take you through the Hottentots Holland Mountains via Sir Lowry’s Pass just after Somerset West en route to the Hemel en Aarde Valley It’s a region filled with wonderful contrast, from rugged mountain ranges, breathtaking coastal vistas and rolling vineyards. 

The coastal waters of the valley is home to the Southern Right Whale. Every year during the onset of spring from September, more than 150000 flock to Hermanus when the whales arrive to breed. You will also be able to see humpback and brides whales as well as African penguins and cape fur seals. The annual whale festival will resume this September, after being scuppered last year due to the CoronaVirus. 

While you are in Hermanus, why not include a hike in your itinerary? The Fernkloof Nature Reserve that encircles the town offers you the unparalleled opportunity to bask in the beauty of the Cape Floral Kingdom with over 50 km of well-maintained trails traversing the hills and mountains surrounding Hermanus 

Want to experience the splendour of Hermanus and the Hemel en Aarde Valley? Give us a call to arrange the trip of a lifetime. 

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Paarl is known for its vineyards and world-renowned wines. Olives, tobacco and citrus fruits are also produced here. The picturesque town is scattered with historical buildings with the Berg river gently meandering through the middle of it. 

History was made in the town when Nelson Mandela was released from the Victor Verster prison on the outskirts of Paarl. Before his release, Nelson Mandela was held in a house previously used to accommodate prison warders. Visits are allowed to view the house and the bronze Mandela sculpture by Artist Jean Doyl at the still functioning correctional facility. 

A visit to Paarl can’t be complete without a taste of the local wines. Full-bodied and spicy red and crisp white wines are the hallmark of the Paarl wine route. Explorers are spoilt for choice when it comes to opportunities for wine tasting and cellar tours of the renowned estates of the area. Some farms also have picnic spots with breathtaking views,  titillating food and wine pairings and whole family activities.

Wines from Paarl are world-renowned. With a host of different varieties, they are top in almost all of them including Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Shiraz and Pinotage.  There are 49 wine estates in Paarl alone, plenty of wine to taste and a beautiful scenic view to match.  Travelling through the countryside is just serene.

Just around the corner from Durbanville and Stellenbosch, the wine visiting options are endless.  You can book a private day trip to Paarl by car or shuttle by calling us or completing our contact form. We will also be more than happy to help you plan an itinerary for the day.

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