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APM is a fairly new transport company, also known as Africa People Mover and is a registered bus company that provides intercity transport services. They provide superior, safe and simple travel through a dependable fleet of buses, at the most affordable prices.
Travelling by an APM bus will take you to some of South Africa’s biggest cities such as Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Polokwane and Bloemfontein. APM gives you the possibility to travel on buses with exceptional onboard entertainment, reclining seats, air conditioning as well as access to some pretty amazing deals and discounts.
As A trusted partner of Busbud, customers are now able to easily search, compare and buy APM bus tickets at the best and most affordable prices. Download Busbud’s mobile app on Google Play or the Apple iStore to get access to these amazing deals while on the go.
APM gives you the possibility to travel on luxury (or semi-luxury) buses with onboard entertainment, air conditioning, individual lights and reclined seats.
The company frequently reviewing vehicles and cleans coaches to offer a safe and hassle-free travel experience.
Busbud helps you easily search and browse through different APM fares to find the cheapest APM bus tickets that match your travel plans.
With Busbud you can conveniently search for APM bus schedules and APM prices to choose an option that best suits your needs.
Busbud shows you which amenities are included with your APM bus for each individual departure.
Travelling and buying a bus ticket through Busbud is very simple and fast. We only have to follow three steps:
First, we must enter the Busbud platform and write the city of origin, the destination, the date of the trip and the number of people. Then, we just have to click on search.
Second, we must compare the different travel options that Balut offers us and select the most suitable one for us.
Finally, we only have to pay for our ticket and download it, to take it on board with us on the day of the trip.
**For South African citizens, there are also many other ways you can reserve your ticket beforehand with either the payment being done at your usual PEP or Shoprite/Checkers outlet and Money Market counter. This is a good option if you are not familiar with online bookings and purchases. Tickets can be presented both electronically (e-ticket) or manually with a printout.
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You must be at the departure point at least 30 minutes before the stated departure time. If you do not arrive in time, it can be difficult for you to board. Always make sure you are there in time.
Yes, to board an APM bus, you need to have a valid ticket as well as the corresponding identification. This could either be a drivers license, national ID or valid passport. This is important to remember if customers which to enjoy some of the special discounts offered by APM.
Children younger than the age of 3 are not charged when travelling on APM buses, however, they must travel with their parent or legal guardian. Children below the age of 12 may not be allowed to travel alone - they must always have a legal parent or guardian.
Children older than 12 but below the age of 18 will only be allowed to travel on an APM bus if their parent or legal guardian has signed an indemnity form, provided the affidavit that proves valid consent from one of the parents/legal guardian if moving in or out of South Africa.
Our bus tickets can be refunded subject to the payment of a fee that is 25% if it is cancelled within 3 hours of the departure time. If a refund is not processed, a voucher is given, which must be used within 3 years.
If you arrive within 1 hour after departure, you will get a penalty of 50%, and you can transfer the remaining amount for the next exit.
If you arrive more than 1 hour late, unfortunately, you will get a penalty of 100%. All these tickets can be cancelled by calling 087 820 8111 and visiting the APM website for more information.
You are not allowed to do so at any time throughout the trip. The journey must be made in a continuous stretch.
APM buses allow you to have 2 suitcases with a total weight of 20kg on local and 30kg on international trips. Any luggage that weighs more than this will be priced at a rate determined by APM Buses.
Luggage containing firearms, narcotics, ammunition, hazardous or harmful chemicals, explosives, or toxic substances will not be accepted onto any APM bus.
Electronic equipment, any sporting equipment and fluorescent signs must be properly packaged.
The Consumption of alcohol and smoking is strictly prohibited.
We advise you to book your ticket well in advance to ensure you get the best price. Some of the ticket classes often sell out quickly which also means that a designated seat will then be assigned to you (as per availability). Ticket fares also tend to increase during the holidays and over the long weekends.
Cash, debit or credit cards are accepted at all of the APM transit offices as well as Shoprite and Checkers Money Market counters. You can also make Call Center bookings through the internet and pay by credit card or bank deposit.
APM guarantees the best possible service to customers onboard any of the 94 daily buses. Being a fairly new company there is currently one APM bus class, Economy but passengers can still travel with ease with the following amenities and services at their disposal:
Air conditioning
Reading light
2x2 seat configuration
Toilet
Reclining seats
Onboard entertainment TV)
Wi-Fi on selected routes
* APM buses do not provide any food service onboard and drinks are charged at an extra cost.
APM buses are focused on providing affordable services to its customers and offer special discounts to children, students, senior citizens as well as discounts on return trips. The following specials/ discounts are:
Children (10%)
Only valid for children, 11 years and younger, and accompanied by an adult paying full fare.
The 10% discount is only valid on Classic and Classic Deluxe tickets.
Students (5%)
Only valid for students who are currently registered and able to show proof of registration by the provision of a valid student ID card. Students must be registered at a recognised tertiary institution.
Senior Citizens (10%)
Individuals must be 60 years and older to enjoy the 10% discount offered on Classic and Classic Deluxe tickets. ID is required upon purchasing tickets.
Return Trips (5%)
Customers booking return trips through APM buses can enjoy 5% discounts on the return leg of the ticket.
Let Busbud help you find the route that is best for you. By going online or using the mobile app Busbud will help you locate the best prices, routes and schedules to help your reach your destination. Below is a list of some of the most popular destinations and routes offered by APM on the Busbud platform.
On Busbud, you'll be able to find information such as APM phone number & email in case of our support team didn't find a solution for you and you need to get in touch with APM.
APM email address: info@apmbus.com APM phone number (call-centre): 012 001 1122
Busbud is a bus and train search tool - we include APM routes, schedules and prices in our searches along with many other train and bus companies. You can compare prices, amenities and times by searching for a route. If you find a suitable trip, you can go ahead and get your APM ticket from us. Note that train tickets sell out, APM and other operators generally charge a lot more for last-minute tickets or for tickets bought in person.
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