Category:FOCUS on Bus and Coach

iveco_1Dubigeon and Iveco in cross-border venture
March 1, 2011

Dubigeon and Iveco in cross-border venture

Brits coach and bus body builder Dubigeon and Iveco appear to be in a joint venture to increase their cross-border sales, writes UDO RYPSTRA.

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Driving the nation
February 1, 2011

Driving the nation

Transporting Johannesburg’s commuters from point to point while keeping them safe on the country’s notoriously hazardous roads is no easy task, but Putco does...

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Bouquets and brickbats for public transport
February 1, 2011

Bouquets and brickbats for public transport

Udo Rypstra made use of public transport to get from Randburg to Cape Town and back, using taxis, buses, the Gautrain and SA Airways...

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After the 2010 World Cup
February 1, 2011

After the 2010 World Cup

After the 2010 World Cup, will 2011 produce the hangover? With the demand for World Cup transport, the South African bus and coach industry...

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Marcopolo: At the top of its game
February 1, 2011

Marcopolo: At the top of its game

2010 was a big year for bus-body manufacturing kingpin Marcopolo. It was a year of numerous large tenders being put out to companies at...

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World class
December 1, 2010

World class

South Africa’s public transport system is still far from being world class, but moves are being made to get it there, writes Udo Rypstra.

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Doubling up
December 1, 2010

Doubling up

Public transportation is set to double worldwide by 2025 and buses will play a crucial role in the smart networking of the various means...

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SA Roadlink prepared for the festive season
December 1, 2010

SA Roadlink prepared for the festive season

SA Roadlink has put specific safety measures in place and is confident that its passengers will experience hassle-free journeys during the festive season.

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December 1, 2010

Chinese bus market booming

With the world increasingly aware of the danger of carbon emissions, the global eye has turned to large corporations to take action.

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Big bus news from the MAN family
November 1, 2010

Big bus news from the MAN family

Visitors to MAN’s exhibits at the recent IAA would have been captivated by the manufacturer’s very striking “Concept S” truck-tractor design study.

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