The term bus rapid transit system (BRT system) has been applied to a wide range of bus, trolleybus, and electric bus systems. In 2012, the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) published a BRT Standard to make it easier to standardize and compare bus services.

The below list only includes BRT systems in Africa that are in operation or under construction.

Legend Status (background color) White: Operational Light blue: Under construction City Primary city served by the buses and trolleybus. System name The English name of the bus rapid transit or overview article for city. Operator Operating the main bus services along its designated route. Began The year that the bus rapid transit began operating for passenger service. Stations Stations connected by transfers are counted as one station, unless otherwise note. Length (km) Track length; lines which share track are counted once or Corridor length; lines which sharing the same corridor are counted once. Notes/Description A short objective description and subjective of routes bus rapid transit ridership and passengers (daily). Type eBRT - Electric Bus Rapid Transit, using Trolleybuses or eBRT using Electric buses or other source. BRT certified ITDP standards-and-guides and bus-rapid-transit-standard year rewards.

Ethiopia

In the following table, BRT systems in light blue are under construction.

BRT systems in City System name Began Lines Stations Length Notes/Description Type BRT certified Addis Ababa - - 2 - Under construction Not BRT certified in 2024.

Egypt

BRT systems in City System name Operator Began Lines Stations Length Notes/Description Type BRT certified Cairo Cairo Bus Rapid Transit Ministry of Transportation 3 July 2025 1 14 Ring Road with the Alexandria Agricultural Road to the Police Academy station. 1 June 2025 (trial operation) eBRT electric buses Not BRT certified in 2022.https://www.itdp.org/library/standards-and-guides/the-bus-rapid-transit-standard/best-practices-2013/ Retrieved 2022-09-28

Ghana

BRT systems in City System name Began Lines Stations Length Notes/Description Type BRT certified Accra Aayalolo 25 November 2016 1 27 It was initially planned as a bus transit system with dedicated lanes, but because these lanes were not provided it was renamed Quality Bus System (QBS). Not BRT certified in 2022.

Ivory Coast

In the following table, BRT systems in light blue are under construction.

BRT systems in City System name Operator Began Lines Stations Length Notes/Description Type BRT certified Abidjan - Abidjan Transport Company - - - - Under construction Not BRT certified in 2024.

Kenya

BRT systems in City System name Operator Began Lines Stations Length Notes/Description Type BRT certified Nairobi MRTS BRT Namata July 2022 1 - Not BRT certified in 2024.

Mayotte

In the following table, BRT systems in light blue are under construction.

BRT systems in City System name Operator Began Lines Stations Length Notes/Description Type BRT certified Mamoudzou Dembeni-Mamoudzou Agglomeration Community (Cadema) - 3 - - Under construction Not BRT certified in 2022.

Morocco

BRT systems in City System name Operator Began Lines Stations Length Notes/Description Type BRT certified Marrakesh BRT Marrakesh City of Marrakesh 29 September 2017 1 8 eBRT trolleybuses Not BRT certified in 2022. Casablanca Casablanca Busway RATP Dev Casablanca 1 March 2024 2 42 Not BRT certified in 2022. Agadir Agadir Mobility SA 2025 1 35 eBRT electric buses Not BRT certified in 2022.

Mozambique

In the following table, BRT systems in light blue are under construction.

BRT systems in City System name Began Lines Stations Length Notes/Description Type BRT certified Maputo Maputo BRT - - - - Under construction Not BRT certified in 2024.

Nigeria

BRT systems in City System name Region Began Lines Stations Length Notes/Description Type BRT certified Lagos Lagos BRT Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) 17 March 2008 1 28 The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority LAMATA BRT corridor is about 22 kilometres long. The Nigerian government is building a BRT system for the Lagos Metropolitan Area, and the project's first phase has been completed.The first phase, from mile 12 through Ikorodu Road and Funsho Williams Avenue to CMS. Not BRT certified in 2016. Oshodi - Abule-Egba BRT Lane Abule Egba - - - The first phase cost N4.5 billion (about US$35 million).It included elevated segregation barriers, road repairs on bus and service lanes, de-silting of blocked drainage channels, and bus stops. Not BRT certified in 2016.

Rwanda

In the following table, BRT systems in light blue are under construction.

BRT systems in City System name Began Lines Stations Length Notes/Description Type BRT certified Kigali - - - - - Under construction Not BRT certified in 2024.

Senegal

BRT systems in City System name Began Lines Stations Length Notes/Description Type BRT certified Dakar Sunu BRT 14 January 2024 2 23 The Dakar, ongoing construction since 2019, delivery planned by the end of 2023. It will work together with the Train Express Regional Dakar-AIBD to improve the public transportation system around and in Dakar. eBRT electric buses Not BRT certified in 2022.

South Africa

In the following table, BRT systems in light blue are under construction.

BRT systems in City System name Region Began Lines Stations Length Notes/Description Type BRT certified Cape Town MyCiTi City of Cape Town May 2010 39 42 of dedicated bus lanes, plus a broader network of shared lanes with passenger vehicles MyCiTi system began operations in May 2010, just before the World Cup. Its first service was a shuttle from the airport to the central business district. The initial Phase 1A trunk and feeder services began operation in May 2011.The remaining Phase 1A construction was completed in 2014, and phase 1B construction was completed in 2015.Construction of Phase 2A commenced in 2023, and is in progress. Subsequently, the network will be significantly expanded, including via links to nearby towns, via Phase 3 and Phase 4 projects. Bronze BRT certified (2013). George Go George BRT Garden Route District Municipality August 2015 - - - Not BRT certified in 2022. Johannesburg Rea Vaya City of Johannesburg 30 August 2009 - - Rea Vaya ("We're moving") line opened its first phase (Phase 1A) to the public on 30 August 2009, and BRT expansion is under construction; stations and roadworks are mainly completed or are in the final stages. The system was partially opened for the 2010 World Cup, with the full system linking most of Johannesburg from Soweto in the south to beyond Sandton in the north. Buses include those able to use the BRT stations and general bus stops, to be feeders for the network; others are articulated, and can only use BRT stations.[http://www.mg.co.za/article/2009-08-12-brt-offers-celebratory-free-rides-on-opening-day BRT offers celebratory free rides on opening day.Like most transport projects, the system will be implemented in phases. Phase 1 of the estimated two-billion-rand projects has run articulated right-of-way buses along dedicated median bus lanes in both directions across Johannesburg since 2010, covering almost half the city.M&G Silver BRT certified (2013). - - - The 120-km Phase 1 route includes 150 stations, eight terminals, and six depots. Phase 1A, consisting of a 40-km route with 48 stations, was completed in April 2009 (before the FIFA Confederations Cup); Phase 1B added 86 km and 102 stations to the system before the 2010 World Cup. According to the city's website, the system is fully integrated with other transport networks. Rea Vaya will not compete with other transport systems, such as the South African Rail Commuter Corporation or the Gautrain. Construction on the Rivonia-Katherine Corridor and bus stations underway. The Phase 1C route will connect downtown Johannesburg with Sandton Bronze BRT certified (2014). Harambee BRT City of Ekurhuleni October 2017 - - - Not BRT certified in 2022. Gqeberha Libhongolethu IPTS Nelson Mandela Bay 2010 - - - A BRT system was implemented by Libhongolethu IPTS in the city for the 2010 World Cup. Bus lanes have been built through the city, with buses built by Marcopolo. Not BRT certified in 2013. Pretoria A Re Yeng BRT City of Tshwane December 2014 7 12 The City of Tshwane, Construction began in July 2012, and the system was to be operational by A Re Yeng BRT bus from five in the morning to midnight. Not BRT certified in 2015. Rustenburg Yarona BRT Bojanala Platinum District Municipality September 2022 - - - Not BRT certified in 2022. Polokwane Leeto La Polokwane BRT Polokwane Local Municipality March 2021 - - - Not BRT certified in 2022. Durban GO Durban BRT eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality - - - - Not BRT certified in 2024. Bloemfontein Hauweng IPTN Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality 14 July 2024 3 - - Not BRT certified in 2024.

Tanzania

BRT systems in City System name Operator Began Lines Stations Length Notes/Description Type BRT certified Dar es Salaam UDART UDA-RT 10 May 2016 1 29 The Construction of the first phase was completed in December 2015 at a total cost of €134 million funded by the African Development Bank, World Bank and the Government of Tanzania. Not BRT certified in 2022.

Tunisia

In the following table, BRT systems in light blue are under construction.

BRT systems in City System name Operator Began Lines Stations Length Notes/Description Type BRT certified Sfax - - - - - - Under construction Not BRT certified in 2024.

Uganda

In the following table, BRT systems in light blue are under construction.

BRT systems in City System name Operator Began Lines Stations Length Notes/Description Type BRT certified Kampala Greater Kampala BRT Tondeka Metro Bus Service (TMBS) - - - - Under construction

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