Category:FOCUS on Bus and Coach

UD buses are back
May 1, 2014

UD buses are back

FRANK BEETON reports on important bus news from India, where the return of UD buses will begin

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Tyre management for mass transport
April 1, 2014

Tyre management for mass transport

Max T Solutions was present at the 2014 South African Bus Operators Association (Saboa) National Conference, promoting its Total Tyre Management (TTM) philosophy. Not...

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Dealing with DORA
April 1, 2014

Dealing with DORA

Current legislation is making it impossible for bus operators to ensure the profitability and survival of their businesses. But how bad is the situation,...

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GABS' mover and shaker
April 1, 2014

GABS’ mover and shaker

Our annual Captains of Industry features are usually included in the December issue … But we simply had to make an exception after a...

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Easy cruising
April 1, 2014

Easy cruising

While the conventional cruise control system is useful in preventing diver fatigue, it does have its shortcomings. A new system from Daimler could be...

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Expanding specialisation
April 1, 2014

Expanding specialisation

Once again, the team from MAN Truck & Bus South Africa attended the Southern African Bus Operators Association (Saboa) national conference and exhibition in...

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Much ado about bussing
April 1, 2014

Much ado about bussing

The 2014 national conference of the Southern African Bus Operators Association (Saboa) brought some very interesting points to light – notably that the local...

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Hino's new people carrier
April 1, 2014

Hino’s new people carrier

Backed by Hino reliability and strength, the Hino 300 bus range brings a low-cost, medium-sized people carrier to market. FOCUS finds out more about...

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A word from the converted
March 1, 2014

A word from the converted

The Cape Town MyCiti bus rapid transit (BRT) system appears to be among the more efficient and friendly available to South Africa’s commuters. FOCUS...

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Wrightbus: now the complete bus builder
March 1, 2014

Wrightbus: now the complete bus builder

The company that supplies the new-generation of London buses, Wrightbus, is now expanding its operation, reports FRANK BEETON.

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