The world-renowned hop-on, hop-off buses will be launched in Johannesburg in January 2013, according to the Gauteng Economic Development Department.

The announcement was made during Gauteng MEC of Economic Development, Qedani Mahlangu’s, budget speech on June 8, in which she outlined some exciting plans for tourism in the province in 2012/2013.

Mahlangu said the buses, which already operate in 100 cities on six continents around the world, would offer commentary in 17 languages. She said they would allow visitors to explore the city’s history in a safe and convenient way, making the city more tourist friendly.

“We are very excited about the new hop-on, hop-off buses, which are sure to become a premier tourism experience in Johannesburg, and in future we are looking at bringing the buses to Pretoria too,” said Dawn Roberston, CEO of the Gauteng Tourism Authority.

For more information, visit www.gauteng.net or contact Shamilla Chettiar on 011 085 2490.