Income from freight transportation for September fell by 0.6% year-on-year (y/y) after increasing by 4.0% y/y in August‚ data from Statistics South Africa released on Monday (19 November) showed. The […]
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Strike action against new bus fare rates in Maputo
Police have been deployed to suspected trouble areas in the Mozambican capital Maputo, amid fears of violence due to the strike against bus fare rate hikes. Many thousands took to […]
BAW tackles financing dilemma
One of the most significant challenges within the taxi industry is gaining finance – many taxi operators battle to get finance for the vehicles that they require or they end […]
Transport Month heralds positive outcomes
Transport Month, held in October each year, came to a close on Saturday in Pretoria with a speech from Transport Minister Ben Martins. Martins spoke about a variety of transport […]
Book On History of Gautrain Launched
The Gautrain is the celebration of delivering a dream, says Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane. Speaking at the launch of a book on the history of the Gautrain - From Dreams […]
Durban looks to run bus service
Overburdened eThekwini ratepayers may have to pick up the annual R472 million tab for running the Durban Transport bus service if the city takes over its full operations. This comes […]
Rea Vaya bus drivers ordered to return to work
According to the SA Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu), the labour court has instructed Rea Vaya bus drivers to end their strike and return to work. Samwu spokesperson Phumlile Shange said […]
Embraer plans to make its mark in Africa
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, Embraer, plans to expand its business dealings in Africa. Embraer has entered into a deal with the African Development Bank to enable airlines on the continent to […]
Rea Vaya bus strike leaves JHB passengers stranded
Bus drivers working for Rea Vaya parked their vehicles on Monday and entered into a strike leaving around 35 000 commuters stranded in Johannesburg. Talks over wages and shifts between […]
EMPD embarks on operation Phepha this transport month
The Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department is cracking down on unroadworthy public transport vehicles this October, through a special campaign dubbed “Operation Phepha”. “All categories of public transport vehicles will be […]