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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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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Before the coronavirus pandemic, I used to work in Sea Point, which is about 35 kilometers from my house. I worked for an Australian company with an offshore office in Cape Town, and the starting times were quite early to match a portion of the day with the schedule of our overseas colleagues. When I started, I realised that I can’t depend on public transport to get me to work on time every day, so I Googled for daily shared transport from my area to Seapoint.

I stumbled on a lift club that used a shuttle service instead of carpooling. My soon to be fellow commuters organised themselves and contracted the service. It appears that the group had been together for years and went through several transport operators together. Some of the horror stories of previous providers they experienced included frequent breakdowns along the way, operators running out of money in the middle of the month and demanding petrol money to keep going and having to commute in garbage-filled vans.

When I joined, the shuttle service provided a van with a spacious interior – it only had 13 seats inside. The van was clean every day, and we were picked up on time. From what I have learned from current riders, they still use the same service to this day.

We were a motley crew that worked in various industries, ranging from hospitality to finance and IT. It can be quite the bonding experience to share your morning commute with a bunch of people, and some of us remain friends long after we went out separate ways.

If you are interested in sharing a shuttle to work, give Faircape Shuttle Service a call so that we can look into putting you in contact with lift club groups that we are currently working with.

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We are happy to provide you with a quote for your route on our staff shuttle services. Of course, you will have to find other people to join. If you are lucky, you can fill the shuttle van at your workplace if there is enough interest. You can also ask around your neighbourhood or put up an ad on Gumtree.

During the planning phase, think about how much everyone will contribute and set up a payment schedule to eliminate confusion. Remember that if you contract the shuttle services, you will be liable for the complete fee. That’s why it’s a good idea to make sure everyone in the group is safe and reliable. If you and your colleagues are struggling with regular transport to work or need a quote for your own lift club idea, please give us a call.

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Statistically, there seems to be little that we can do as individuals since only 100 companies have been responsible for 71% of global emissions since 1988, according to the CDP Carbon Majors report. Even in the face of these limits, if we change the way we behave, we can influence large companies’ production processes that spew tons of carbon dioxide into the air.

When companies and employees use shared transport to commute to and from work, they contribute to decreased carbon emissions from individual cars. At Faircape Shuttles, we also recognize the potential of digital solutions that make transport options more attractive and accessible. We look forward to building on innovations such as our staff transport management software to unlock more efficiencies for our clients and reduce staff transport’s effect on the environment.

Our planet’s fate is in jeopardy, and political leaders and big businesses must indeed shoulder the bulk of accountability. As individuals and smaller companies, we can make an impact by choosing how we travel, what we eat and what we buy.

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The researchers suggest that employees who entertain themselves during a commute instead of mentally preparing themselves for the workday will have less job satisfaction and frustration at work. On the other side of the coin, people who spend time planning their workday during the commute have less frustration at work and are more likely to succeed in their long term goals. Employees who do not usually prepare mentally for the workday, also experienced increased job satisfaction when they planned for their workday instead of listening to music or distract themselves otherwise.

At Faircape Shuttles we don’t prescribe what passengers that use our staff transport services should or shouldn’t do during their commute, as long as all the passengers in the shuttle’s needs are respected. If you are one of the people that need calm and focus on being more effective during the workday, our drivers will also be more than happy to create the right atmosphere.

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Minibus taxis still are the primary way for women to travel to and from work, run errand and travel to business centres. Due to COVID-19 19 lockdown measures, minibus taxi operators also increased their fares, placing an additional burden on them.

Faircape offers bespoke on-demand transport services that put control over their transport options back into women’s hands. Our shuttle vehicles allow passengers to enjoy the flexibility of pre-arranged trips with at-home pickup and drop-offs. Although this means travelling with other people, we will adjust our vehicles’ onboard capacity to accommodate social distancing regulations.

By modifying their travelling habits and working together, people, especially women, who don’t own a car or don’t have a license can get around by working together to arrange transport. We accommodate groups of people who need to travel to a business centre for shopping or running errands, part-time or shift workers or groups of teenagers that need to travel somewhere regularly.

At Faircape we are dedicated to offering better and safer conditions to passengers whose transport routines are disrupted by the pandemic.  For a better way to get around during this time, give us a call.

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The Food Hub at V&A Waterfront Makers Landing features local chefs serving anything from curries to locally produced cheese, koeksisters and coffee. Pop in for authentic fair such as braaivleis, koeksisters and traditional Zulu food with a western twist.

If you are bent on experiencing what the ocean has to offer despite the beach ban, you can still do so without breaking the rules. Visit Cape Point for beautiful vistas of the Atlantic Ocean from the lighthouse, lunch at the Two Oceans Restaurant or a hike in reserve.

The Kogelberg Nature Reserve is South Africa’s first biosphere reserve and a World Heritage site. The rugged and untamed beauty is like a balm for the soul, and the area is so vast that you are unlikely to bump into other visitors at proximity.

Do you need help to shape your local day-trip adventure? Our tour guides will not only get you to your destination and back in comfort, but you can also count on their knowledge to get the most of what Cape Town has to offer.

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Let us share our fleet with you….

Fair Cape Shuttles take pride in providing friendly, comfortable, and safe transport service for our customers. We provide a wide selection of vehicles depending on your requirement.

Toyota Quantum Shuttles

• Perfect for staff transport, group tours, office to office transport and special events.
• Seats 7-14 people.

Toyota Avanza

• Perfect for staff transport, smaller group tours, office to office transport, special events and airport transfers.
• ·Seats up to 6 people.

Toyota Corolla

• Perfect for staff transport, smaller group tours, office to office transport, special events and airport transfers.
• Seats up to 4 people.

Toyota Etios

• Perfect for staff transport, small group tours, office to office transport, special events and airport transfers.
• Seats up to 4 people.

Our Executive Fleet

Mercedes C Class and a BMW Series

• Perfect for executive and luxury transport.
• Seats up to 3 people.

Group Tours

Hyundai H1

• Perfect for luxurious group tours
• Seats up to 8 People

Disability Vehicles

• Supply disability vehicles for disabled people.
• Qualified Chauffeur also included

If you would like to book an unforgettable experience with one of our shuttles, contact Fair Cape Shuttles today to find out how we can help you.

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