The Rea Vaya Dobsonville Bus Depot, also referred to as the Dobsonville Rea Vaya Bus Terminus (C1, C2, C6), is a key station located on Main Road in Soweto, within the City of Johannesburg metropolitan area. This terminus primarily serves the C1, C2, and C6 complementary routes, connecting Dobsonville to several destinations, including the Johannesburg CBD and Maponya Mall[5].
Nearby landmarks include Senyamo Primary School and Makhoarane Primary School, and it is also situated in proximity to notable attractions such as Dobsonville Stadium (approximately 1 km southwest of the terminus) as well as Mandela House and the Hector Pieterson Museum, both located within about 4 km from the station[5].
The Dobsonville Rea Vaya Bus Terminus is an important public transport hub, seamlessly linking Dobsonville to different parts of Johannesburg via complementary routes:
- C1: Dobsonville to Johannesburg CBD and Ellis Park East
- C2: Dobsonville to Maponya Mall
- C6: Meadowlands to Millpark
Buses operate at regular intervals, with services running every 30 minutes, making the depot an accessible point for commuters in Soweto and surrounding areas[3].
The terminus is easily accessible and is an integral node in the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, which connects various suburbs and urban districts of Johannesburg. On Sundays, typical operating hours are from 06h00 to 19h00, with a frequency of every 30 minutes[6].