Category:FOCUS on Bus and Coach

Transport and human rights in Africa
December 1, 2012

Transport and human rights in Africa

Can bus rapid transit systems work in Africa? The question was hotly debated at the second African Association of Public Transport congress and exhibition...

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Gautrain ghost buses
December 1, 2012

Gautrain ghost buses

The Gautrain bus service isn’t being used anywhere close to its full potential. Many of its buses run without any passengers and if you...

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Johannesburg’s Rea Vaya buses. Construction of Rustenburg’s RRT system is well underway (inset).
November 1, 2012

(R)eal (R)apid (T)ransformation?

October is transport month, and this year saw South Africa host the African Association of Public Transport (UATP) Congress, where transport’s impact on economic...

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Bus fire phobia
November 1, 2012

Bus fire phobia

Being caught in a bus blaze with no escape must be one of the most harrowing experiences – and something you wouldn’t wish on...

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The challenges of Euro-6
November 1, 2012

The challenges of Euro-6

FRANK BEETON reports on important bus news from overseas.

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Splendid buses for a splendid system
November 1, 2012

Splendid buses for a splendid system

Remember those carefree days playing Marco Polo in the swimming pool, lounging the summer holidays away with friends and laughter

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Fun in a bus and more serious stuff
October 1, 2012

Fun in a bus and more serious stuff

Mercedes-Benz treated its customers and staff to a rather different kind of day at Kyalami Race Track. The aim: to have a whole lot...

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Be a better bus boss
October 1, 2012

Be a better bus boss

Effective fleet management systems can help bus and coach operators to manage their running costs, reduce their carbon footprint, improve road safety, decrease accidents...

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Wrightbus-bodied Volvo double-deckers make up an important component of Singapore’s fleet renewal programme.
October 1, 2012

And now … Singapore orders more Volvos!

Mercedes-Benz Citaro low floor single-deck city buses by SBS Transit, Singapore’s major city bus operator. By the time of final delivery in 2015, this...

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Irizar’s irresistible i6
September 1, 2012

Irizar’s irresistible i6

This versatile, high-end coach is ideal for express and touring services. It is a safe, reliable and cost-effective vehicle, renowned for its features, design,...

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