Interstate Bus Lines

Name: Interstate Bus Lines
Address: 246 OR Tambo Road, Bloemfontein, 9301, ZA
Telephone: +27514087000

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We provide safe and professional public transportation to our passengers. With over 50 years experience, we are the leaders in public transportation.

We offer professional transportation services, well-planned schedules and routes enable us to cover destinations within Bloemfontein, Botshabelo and Thaba Nchu. We also offer a comprehensive private bus hire service. Founded in 1975, our organisation has obtained unmatched skills and experience in the public transportation market. We furthermore, continuously work to improve our services and raise the bar on public transportation standards.

19/10/2026

💙🚌 Can You Make Someone’s Journey Better Today?
Sometimes it takes something very small.

Make room for someone who needs it. Keep the aisle clear. Keep your belongings close. Be patient while passengers board and get off. Treat your fellow passengers and IBL staff with respect.

When many people share one journey, a little consideration goes a long way.
A better journey isn’t only about where we’re going. It’s also about how we travel together.

16/10/2026

🚌👏 The Person Behind the Wheel Carries More Than Passengers
Every IBL driver takes on an important responsibility when they start their shift: getting passengers where they need to go.

Behind every familiar face in the driver’s seat are hours spent on the road serving people travelling to work, school, appointments, shops and home.
This Transport Month, we recognise our drivers and the role they play in keeping our communities connected.

💙 Do you have an IBL driver who always makes your journey a little better? Give them a shout-out in the comments.

14/10/2026

📍🚌 Work? Campus? Shopping? Home?
Every day, IBL passengers board our buses for different reasons.
Some are starting a working day. Others are heading to class, appointments, the shops or visiting family. And for many, the best trip of the day is simply the one that takes them home. 💙

So for Transport Month, we want to hear from you:
👇 Where does your IBL journey take you most often – and why is that journey important to you?

Tell us in the comments.

12/10/2026

👀🎫 Something New is Coming to Central Park!
Bapalami, we’re working on something new to make your experience at Central Park even better.

A new IBL ticketing office will soon be opening at Central Park, giving passengers a new space to take care of their ticketing needs. 🚌💙

We’re not giving everything away just yet… 👀

More details and a first look at the new office are coming soon.
Watch this space! 🚌✨

Ya Rona! 💙

09/10/2026

🔥🚌 Good food, good music and a well-deserved day together!
Our IBL Driver’s Braai Day was a chance to put the routes and schedules aside for a little while and simply enjoy some time together.

There was plenty happening around the braai, with the IBL team getting involved in the cooking, sharing a meal and enjoying some live music. 🎶🥩

Most importantly, it was an opportunity to recognise our drivers and the important role they play at IBL every day. They are behind the wheel early in the morning, late in the day and across the many routes that keep our communities moving.

Thank you to our drivers for your commitment, hard work and service to our passengers. We hope you enjoyed the day and judging by the braai, nobody went home hungry! 😄🔥

Ya Rona! 💙🚌

07/10/2026

🏐💙 Mangaung Men’s Netball Takes on the National Stage!
Three teams from the Mangaung Netball Association, proudly sponsored by Interstate Bus Lines, are currently representing Mangaung at the Netball South Africa Men’s Championships 2026 at Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha. 🔥

Taking to the court are:
🏐 Mangaung Metro Senior A Men’s
🏐 Mangaung Metro Senior B Men’s
🏐 Mangaung Metro U23 A Men’s
The championships run from 4–9 October 2026, bringing teams together for six days of competition at national level.

We are proud to support these players as they represent Mangaung and showcase the talent, commitment and hard work that goes into the sport.
👏 Good luck to all three teams for the rest of the championship! Play with pride and enjoy every moment on the national stage. Mangaung is behind you! 💪🏐
Ya Rona! 💙🚌

05/10/2026

🎉🎁 Big Bonanza is coming back! What would YOU like to win? 🎁🎉
Bapalami, December is getting closer and that means it’s almost time for the IBL Big Bonanza Passenger Lucky Draw! 🚌💙

Last year, our lucky passengers walked away with some fantastic prizes: from fridges, washing machines, stoves and air fryers to tablets, cellphones, vouchers and free trips! 👀🎉

This year, we want to hear from YOU.

👇 If your name was called in the Big Bonanza Lucky Draw, what prize would you LOVE to take home?
🎁 A new fridge?
📱 A cellphone?
🛒 Grocery vouchers?
🚌 Free trips?
👀 Or something completely different?
Tell us your dream prize in the comments! Who knows what December might bring? 😉

The Big Bonanza Lucky Draws will take place in Thaba Nchu and Central Park during December. More information will be shared closer to the time.

Ya Rona! 💙🚌

02/10/2026

🚍 IBL Private Hire | Ready for the Journey
Interstate Bus Lines recently welcomed representatives from the Toyota Cheetahs, Siwelele FC, Free State Cricket, universities, tour operators and schools to view our Private Hire buses.

It was an opportunity to see the vehicles first-hand and learn more about the different options available for team travel, tours, university trips, school groups and other organised travel.

Our Private Hire fleet includes different bus sizes to accommodate both larger and smaller groups, including our 36-seater PH09.
Thank you to everyone who joined us. We look forward to welcoming many of you on board in the future. 🚌💙

📸 Take a look at some of the moments from the day.

For IBL Private Hire enquiries:
📞 Rammie: 051 408 7048
📞 Nicolette: 051 408 7014
📧 [email protected]
Ya Rona! 💙

30/09/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ 2026 IBL Spring Race | 1 146 Runners Strong! 💙
What a race! The 2026 IBL Spring Race brought together 1 146 runners across our three race distances for a fantastic day of running, determination and community spirit.

Album: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19SfQCBNjY/

📊 2026 Race Stats
🏅 21.1 km Half Marathon: 352 runners
🏅 10 km Race: 474 runners
🏅 5 km Fun Run: 320 runners
🎉 Total participation: 1 146 runners

🤝 A race of this size takes a team. IBL extends a special thank you to the partners who helped us make the 2026 Spring Race possible: MTN, Blue Ribbon, VR Medical, Be Integrated Chartered Accountants, Free State Pace Setters, Bloemfontein Achilles Running Club, Centre City Titaniums AC, All Athletes United AC and Sportsmans Warehouse.

Your support and contribution helped us create a race day that brought runners and our wider community together.

📸 Now it’s time to enjoy some of the moments from the day. Tag a runner you recognise and tell us which distance you conquered!

To all 1 146 of you – thank you for running with us. We hope to see you at the starting line again! 🏃‍♀️💙🏃‍♂️`

Ya Rona! 🚍

Address

246 OR Tambo Road
Bloemfontein
9301

Telephone

+27514087000

Website

https://www.interstate.co.za/

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