In the modern world, individual transport modes very seldom operate in isolation, and Gautrain is no exception, as it shares direct interfaces with a number of bus operations. Firstly, it has its own 26-route feeder service operating a fleet of 125 Mercedes-Benz O500U 1726 low-floor rigid and articulated buses with air conditioned bodywork by Caio/Busmark from all its stations. There was some initial public scepticism directed towards these operations because of poor patronage, but during the April 2012-March 2013 period, Gautrain buses recorded more than three and a half million passenger trips, which was equal to about half of all rail passenger trips. Since then, additional routes have been added to the network, opening up further opportunities for bus patronage. Although most of the bus network does not operate over weekends, selected "special" services to popular entertainment, sporting and event venues has broadened the appeal of the Gautrain service and its buses. - See more at: http://m.bizcommunity.com/Article.aspx?l=196&c=40&i=100698#sthash.6FqWf1A0.dpuf