Friday, 11 November 2011 08:15
Extra-heavy commercial vehicles on the road equals good times for the economy
To some people, they are a menace on our roads; but to others, the sight of them is like that of tall cranes hovering over a cityscape – a barometer of the economy. If there are a few of them, you know things are not going too well. If there are many of them, you know the wheels of the economy are humming.
Friday, 11 November 2011 07:40
This and other revelations emerged from the Johannesburg International Motor Show 2011
At the recent Johannesburg International Motor Show (JIMS) 2011 Truck & Bus Show, South Africa’s bad diesel fuel came under attack once again. But there were products galore to improve fuel consumption and reduce carbon dioxide emissions until the government and the oil industry respond to yet another national wake-up call.
Thursday, 10 November 2011 12:02
The Gautrain has proved a world-class success, despite the price tag
Almost 10 years ago, when Jack van der Merwe – then the project manager – for the first time explained the Gautrain project to a skeptical press at the Sandton Convention Centre, I and other transport hacks questioned the rationale behind what was then dubbed the “Shilowa Express”, or that former Gauteng premier’s “Pipe Dream”.
Thursday, 10 November 2011 09:34
The transport industry is experiencing increased pressure from all quarters
Road transport is the bloodstream of the country that keeps the economy alive. Over 87% of all goods transported in South Africa travel by road, as the rail system is inefficient and unreliable. This has resulted in relatively high logistics costs (13.5% of gross domestic product) in South Africa, which hampers economic growth.
Thursday, 10 November 2011 08:22
The taxi industry is a force to be reckoned with
Imagine a public transport system comprising every travel mode – the taxi, bus, train, airliner and coastal passenger ship – which is interconnected, not only through clean world-class terminals with black-owned banking and shopping malls, but also through a smartcard system that can be used for all.
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