Point to point transport is a private trip from one address to another, with no stops, no shared route and no changing vehicles. In Johannesburg that usually means a pre-booked driver collecting you at the airport, hotel, office or home and taking you straight to your destination at a fare agreed before you travel. This guide explains how it works, what it costs on the most common routes, and how to book it well.
TL;DR
- Point to point means one pickup, one drop-off and a direct route, booked in advance for you or your group.
- With us, fixed fares from OR Tambo start at R614 to Rosebank, R720 to Midrand, R660 to Sandton and R1,150 to Pretoria.
- Lanseria to Sandton starts from R739. Airport waiting time is R200 per hour, and card payments carry a 4% processing fee.
- Choose the vehicle by group size and luggage: sedans for individuals, an executive 9-seater van for groups, up to 22-seater buses for teams and events.
- Check that the operator is licensed, the driver holds a PrDP, and the fare includes everything you expect.
Table of Contents
- What point to point transport actually means
- Where point to point transport is used in Johannesburg
- What it costs: fixed fares from the airports
- Choosing the right vehicle
- Safety and licensing: what to check
- How to book a point to point transfer
- Our perspective
- Book your transfer with A2B Shuttle
- Tips for a smooth journey
- Frequently asked questions
- Sources
What point to point transport actually means
The phrase covers a simple idea: the vehicle goes where you tell it, when you tell it, and nowhere else. It differs from three other ways of moving around Johannesburg.
- Public and shared transport follows fixed routes and stops, so you adapt to the route.
- Hailed or app-requested rides are arranged on demand, and the price and availability can shift with the moment.
- Hired vehicle with a driver by the hour or day is open-ended, built around a schedule rather than one journey.
A pre-booked point to point shuttle sits between these. The route is direct, the fare is quoted up front, and the driver is waiting for you rather than the other way round. That certainty is the reason travellers choose it after a long flight, executives choose it between meetings, and event organisers choose it for guests who must arrive on time.
Point to point versus fixed-fare
You will often see both terms together. Point to point describes the shape of the trip (A to B). Fixed fare describes the pricing (the amount is set at booking). Our airport transfers are both: the price for the route is published or quoted before you travel, and the vehicle is yours alone, not shared with other passengers.
Where point to point transport is used in Johannesburg
Johannesburg is a spread-out city. Sandton, Rosebank, Midrand, Randburg and Pretoria are each a drive apart, and OR Tambo sits to the east of the main business nodes. That geography is why direct transfers are so common.
Airport transfers
This is the most frequent use. A driver monitors your flight, so a delayed arrival does not leave you without a lift, and meets you in the arrivals hall. Our airport transfers cover OR Tambo and Lanseria, and our page on private shuttle airport options explains how each works.
Hotels and conferences
Delegates arriving on different flights, or guests moving between a hotel and a venue, are served well by scheduled point to point runs. See our hotel shuttles and conference transport for how those are arranged.
Corporate and staff travel
Companies use fixed point to point arrangements for executives, visiting clients and staff shifts. We run corporate shuttle services, including staff transport and an executive chauffeur service for senior people.
Events, weddings and leisure
Concerts, matches, weddings and day trips all share one problem: many people, one deadline. Direct transport removes parking, route and timing worries. We cover stadium and event transport, wedding transport, and longer journeys such as the Sun City shuttle transfer and Pilanesberg transfers.
What it costs: fixed fares from the airports
The table shows our published starting fares for the routes people book most. These are one-off prices per trip, in rand, as listed on our site.
| Route | Starting fare |
|---|---|
| OR Tambo to Rosebank | from R614 |
| OR Tambo to Midrand | from R720 |
| OR Tambo to Sandton | from R660 |
| Lanseria to Sandton | from R739 |
| OR Tambo to Pretoria | from R1,150 |
Two additional charges are worth knowing before you book:
- Airport waiting time: R200 per hour.
- Card payment processing fee: 4%.
Other services, such as corporate contracts, VIP transport, weddings and day tours, are quoted to the brief because vehicle type, duration and timing change the job. You can get an instant fixed-fare quote on our booking page.
How to read a quote
A fixed fare is only useful if you know what it covers. Before you confirm any point to point booking, with us or anyone else, ask:
- Is the price per vehicle or per person?
- Does it include tolls, parking and the meet-and-greet?
- How long will the driver wait after your flight lands, and what happens after that?
- Are there fees for paying by card?
- What is the cancellation arrangement?
Our pricing is designed to be transparent, with no hidden fees, so the amount you see at booking is the amount you pay, plus any waiting time or card fee that applies.
Choosing the right vehicle
Matching vehicle to group avoids both overpaying and overcrowding. Our fleet ranges from sedans to 22-seater buses, and every vehicle is regularly inspected.
| Group | Suggested vehicle |
|---|---|
| One or two travellers, light luggage | Sedan |
| Three to four travellers with bags | Larger sedan or SUV-type vehicle |
| Five to nine travellers, or lots of luggage | Executive 9-seater van |
| Teams, wedding parties, event groups | Minibus or up to 22-seater bus |
If you are travelling with golf bags, camera cases or conference materials, mention it when booking. Luggage space decides vehicle choice more often than seat count does.
Safety and licensing: what to check
Safe point to point travel starts before the car arrives. In South Africa, the Department of Transport has said that charter permits and metered taxi operating licences need to be converted to e-hailing operating licences for operators working through e-hailing platforms, and that after a 180-day window running from 12 September 2025, those who have not converted become illegal operators. The practical lesson for you as a passenger is to book with an operator that is properly registered and can tell you how it is licensed.
A short checklist:
- Driver credentials: our drivers are PrDP-licensed, which is the professional driving permit required to carry passengers for reward.
- Vehicle condition: ask whether the fleet is inspected regularly. Ours is.
- Driver treatment: we compensate our drivers directly, which supports steady, professional service.
- Flight monitoring: for airport pickups, the operator should track your flight rather than rely on the scheduled time.
- Clear identification: a named driver and a meet-and-greet at arrivals mean you are never guessing which vehicle is yours.
For high-profile guests, we also arrange VIP transport with police escorts.
How to book a point to point transfer
- Gather the details: pickup address or terminal, drop-off address, date, time, flight number and passenger count.
- Pick your vehicle: use the guide above and flag luggage or accessibility needs.
- Get a fixed-fare quote: use our online booking page or phone us.
- Confirm the meeting point: at OR Tambo and Lanseria, your driver meets you at arrivals.
- Share changes early: if plans move, tell us. We monitor flights, but your update helps.
If you are deciding which Johannesburg airport suits your trip, our comparison of OR Tambo and Lanseria lays out the differences. Moving between the two? There is a dedicated Lanseria to OR Tambo transfer.
Our perspective
We started A2B Shuttle in 2016, founded by a driver who had seen at first hand what makes a transfer go wrong: a late pickup, an unclear price, a tired driver, a car nobody had properly checked.
Point to point transport is only as good as the small promises behind it. We track your flight so you are met when you actually land. We quote a fixed fare so you are not doing sums in the back seat. We pay our drivers directly, because a driver who is treated fairly looks after passengers well. And we inspect our vehicles regularly, because safety is the first thing a passenger should never have to think about.
Across more than 5,000 trips, for tourists, event organisers and corporate clients that include Coca-Cola and DHL, the pattern has been the same: people want certainty. A direct, pre-booked transfer gives it to them, and that is why we believe it is the right way to move around Johannesburg.
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Book your transfer with A2B Shuttle
Whether you need a sedan from OR Tambo to Sandton, a 22-seater for a staff or event group, or a chauffeur for a day of meetings, we handle it from one booking. Fares start from R614 on our most popular airport routes, with no hidden fees.
See routes and prices on our airport transfers page, or get an instant quote on the booking page. For something broader, browse our services.
Tips for a smooth journey
- Book early for peak times. Public holidays, big matches, concerts and conference weeks fill vehicles quickly.
- Give the real flight number. It lets the driver follow delays and plan the pickup.
- Share a mobile number that works in South Africa, or tell us how to reach you on arrival if you are roaming.
- Plan the return as well. A return booking made together avoids a scramble on your last morning.
- Tell us about children. If you need child seats, say so when you book so the vehicle is ready.
- Allow for traffic around Sandton and the N1. Weekday peak hours lengthen journeys, so build in margin before flights or meetings.
A worked example
Imagine two colleagues landing at OR Tambo on a mid-morning flight, heading to a meeting in Sandton at 14:00. A pre-booked sedan from our airport service starts from R660. The driver has tracked the flight, meets them at arrivals, and drives straight to the hotel. If they were delayed in baggage reclaim by an hour beyond the agreed wait, waiting time at R200 per hour would apply. Paying by card adds the 4% processing fee, so they might choose another payment method if that suits them. The result is a known fare, a known pickup and time to check into the hotel before the meeting.
Compare that with an unplanned arrival, where finding a vehicle, agreeing a price and trusting an unknown driver all happen while tired and carrying luggage. Point to point transport removes those decisions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between point to point and a shared shuttle?
A point to point transfer takes you, and only your group, directly from one address to another. A shared shuttle collects several passengers and makes multiple stops. Direct transfers are typically quicker and more predictable, particularly after a flight.
How much is a transfer from OR Tambo to Sandton?
Our OR Tambo to Sandton shuttle starts from R660 as a one-off fare. Waiting time at the airport is R200 per hour, and paying by card carries a 4% processing fee. You can get a fixed-fare quote on our booking page.
Do you track flights if my plane is delayed?
Yes. We monitor flights for airport pickups so your driver is there for your actual arrival time, not only the scheduled one. Share your flight number when booking so we can follow it.
Can I book point to point transport for a group or event?
Yes. We run vehicles from sedans to 22-seater buses for staff, weddings, conferences, concerts and sports events. Group and event work is quoted to the brief, so contact us with the date, numbers and pickup points.
Are your drivers licensed?
Our drivers are PrDP-licensed, our vehicles are regularly inspected, and we compensate drivers directly. For high-profile or sensitive trips, we can also arrange police-escorted VIP transfers.
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