Passengers generally appreciate the comfort and reliability of the bus service, highlighting friendly staff and clean buses. However, some users have noted issues with punctuality and minor maintenance needs. There were also mentions of insufficient communication between drivers and passengers regarding drop-offs, as well as concerns about air conditioning being too cold during trips.
Well the bus was late,however I do understand there are unforeseen circumstances like road works,traffic etc…case in point after the bus picked me up in Ladysmith it had to turn back to Ladysmith just for one of the passengers negligence,who left a child in the bus & claim he went to the rest room…so we all had to bare with the drivers,,,however on the other side I would blame the company for not having serviceable ablution facilities in some of the buses…please do improve on that please.& also have something like a small canteen on the long distance buses especially @night cause wow 😮…& I full understand they cannot be granting passengers breaks every 30 minutes,we all rushing to get to our destinations
4 out of 5 stars
Sbonelo M.
The trip was great but I didn't like the confusion about the bus number because I nearly missed my bus because of their system.
4 out of 5 stars
Lunga G.
They opened the cold air conditioner, I got flu now because of the air conditioner
Passengers have expressed appreciation for the friendly and communicative drivers, who ensure a pleasant journey. However, there are consistent mentions of delays in arrival times due to extended travel durations or bus changes. Despite these timing issues, travelers generally find the experience enjoyable with attentive staff enhancing their comfort during trips.
The Bus was suppose to leave at 9 it's didn't because of lawlessness, the bus was stop by the Sizwe Transport association, because one but was suppose to leave the bus station. We left the bus station at 15:30 because they had to pay fare for the second bus to leave bu the eagleliner company didn't bus from Ladysmith illing road.
That bus was having badluck one of the passengers lost her luggage due to luggage was not closed properly the bag fall on the road we had to go back again and look for the luggage we couldn't find it. We arrived at Heidelberg at 22:00 horrible experience for me
1 out of 5 stars
Xolisile M.
The bus had a bad odor and it took forever to get to the destination. I left Ladysmith at 9:10 and arrived in Pretoria at 17:45. Please since it's winter consider the safety of your passengers
1 out of 5 stars
Silindile Noxolo M.
Enjoyed accommodation
What is Didn't enjoy is time management
As we traveled for 8 hours
Based on 2679 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $33
Customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the service, particularly regarding time travels. Some improvements in the service are desirable as customers had to change buses multiple times and were forced to travel at very slow speeds.
Citiliner Plus Ladysmith Pretoria recent customer reviews
It's very comfortable and they keep time , What I didn't like was sitting next to the toilet and it was so smelling
5 out of 5 stars
Sindisiwe X.
I enjoyed nothing there was very disappointed with their poor service 😞 was supposed to catch my bus at 1:30 am but it delayed for about 3 hours coz it came at 3:20 I will never choose that bus ever again and it was my 1st time got very dissatisfied with it 😢
1 out of 5 stars
Londiwe M.
We changed buses 2x. Along the way, we were forced to change to a bus that was traveling at the maximum speed of 20km/hr if not 10.
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Ladysmith and Pretoria are 217 miles (349 km) apart.
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