Paarl
Morning and afternoon scheduled route, including sport routes on applicable days.
ApplySchool Routes & Contact
Request a quote for coach hire, apply for a school route, or just pick up the phone — there's a 24-hour operations line for anything urgent.
Request a Quote
Give us the shape of the trip and we'll come back with a written quote. Fields marked with an asterisk are required.
School Route Application
Start a school route application. We'll send you the formal ElJoSa application form to sign and return, along with the route schedule for your area.
For parents
School Routes
Daily scheduled routes across the Winelands and Southern Suburbs, with a named passenger register on every coach.
Southern Suburbs
Serving schools across Cape Town's Southern Suburbs, morning and afternoon.
ApplyStellenbosch
Scheduled route with sport-route provision during the school term.
ApplyAd Hoc 2026
R160.00 per ride / transfer
Pay as you go. Ad hoc travellers can switch to monthly, termly or annual at any time — but cannot switch back within the same year.
ApplyPick-up points, drop-off points and time schedules may change at the request of the traffic department or as route numbers change. During exam periods (June and November) and off weekends, afternoon and sport route times change and no extra coaches are added — some pupils may have a waiting period.
Contractual
Four Payment Options
Chosen and signed for at registration. Options 2, 3 and 4 are binding for the school year and cannot be changed during the year.
1. Ad hoc
Pay as you go — R160.00 per ride/transfer for 2026. Can be upgraded to any option below at any time.
2. Monthly
Paid monthly on acceptance of a contract for the school year.
3. Termly
Paid each term on acceptance of a contract for the school year.
4. Annual
Paid once annually on acceptance of a contract for the school year.
Good to know
School Route Protocol
The contractual details every parent should read before the first ride.
Start with the school route application above. We'll send you the formal ElJoSa application form to complete.
- Complete the ElJoSa application form
- Email it to schoolroutes@eljosa.co.za
- Send proof of payment to the same address
Every driver carries a daily list of the pupils who have completed and submitted the necessary forms. Each pupil's name is ticked off when they board.
This is an insurance requirement: no child will be allowed on the coach if their name is not on the list.
It is not the driver's responsibility to check that a child is on board. It is the responsibility of the parent and pupil to be on time and on the right coach.
No. Coach drivers are not allowed to accept any money, envelopes or application forms on the coach. Everything goes through the office at schoolroutes@eljosa.co.za.
The contract with parents stipulates semi-luxury coaches without air conditioning or heaters.
All coaches are fitted with satellite tracking and an onboard camera, so driving speed, departure and arrival times and road view can be closely monitored.
Travel times can vary with heavy traffic to and from Cape Town, especially on Fridays. We aim to keep to schedule but cannot control the road.
In the event of a breakdown, a replacement coach is sent immediately to finish the trip. Children must remain seated unless the driver instructs otherwise. If the schedule is delayed, an SMS is sent in the morning and in the afternoon.
Discipline is governed by the ElJoSa School Route Protocol, issued to parents on registration. Ask the office for a copy if you don't have one.
ElJoSa will not be held responsible for any lost property.
Always have your child's name, surname and account number ready — for example SMIC003. It makes every call and email faster to resolve.
General school route enquiries: Wilma Sauls — schoolroutes@eljosa.co.za. Urgent operational issues: the 24-hour OPS line on 083 608 5516.
Find us
Our Depots
Two provinces, one operation.
Western Cape
Gauteng
Centurion depot42 Venturi Crescent, Hennopspark, Centurion, 0172
24-hour OPS line083 608 5516
Office Hours
| Monday – Friday | 08:00 – 17:00 · 021 982 5249 |
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| After hours, 7 days | 17:00 – 08:00 · 083 608 5516 |
| Operations (OPS) | 24 hours · 083 608 5516 |
Rather Just Call?
The office is open weekdays 08:00–17:00, and the operations line runs around the clock.