Cape Town's public transit card is the MyCiTi card.
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Cape Town uses the MyCiTi card. The MyCiTi bus system with its reloadable card covers key tourist routes, though many visitors also use ride-hailing apps or a rental car for flexibility.
You can buy it at MyCiTi stations.
Usually yes — it's typically faster than buying paper tickets and often cheaper per ride, even for just a couple of days.
In some cities you can tap a contactless card or phone directly, though it's worth checking current signage or the transit authority's site, since not every system supports it yet.