Category:FOCUS on Bus and Coach

A partnership of loading power
September 1, 2015

A partnership of loading power

With seven divisions in its portfolio – including Greyhound, Mega Coach and Citiliner – Unitrans Passenger is one of Irizar South Africa’s oldest clients.

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What’s the buzz in BRT?
September 1, 2015

What’s the buzz in BRT?

South African public transport has been entering the new phase of bus rapid transit (BRT) in various cities over the last few years. CLAIRE...

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Daimler expands in South America
August 1, 2015

Daimler expands in South America

FRANK BEETON reports on significant investments made by Daimler in Latin America.

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Building an environment for public transport
August 1, 2015

Building an environment for public transport

The recent Southern African Transport Conference featured an array of sessions about urban public transport development in South Africa. GAVIN MYERS attended to find...

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VDL Developing a Double-Decker for Berlin
July 1, 2015

VDL Developing a Double-Decker for Berlin

FRANK BEETON reports on double-deck buses developments in Berlin.

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Electrifying times!
July 1, 2015

Electrifying times!

Buses have been around since the 17th century, although they were originally known by another name … JACO DE KLERK reports on the evolution...

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A partnership built to last
July 1, 2015

A partnership built to last

What better way to celebrate 40 years of providing commuter transport than to accept the keys to your 100th MAN bus?

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The longest Mercedes
June 1, 2015

The longest Mercedes

FRANK BEETON reports on the longest complete Mercedes-Benz bus of all.

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Tearing up the traditional ticket
June 1, 2015

Tearing up the traditional ticket

CLAIRE RENCKEN investigates how some operators, particularly in the United Kingdom (UK), are facilitating access to public transport by offering an integrated ticketing and...

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Golden moment!
June 1, 2015

Golden moment!

Golden Arrow Bus Services has earned Road Transport Management System (RTMS) accreditation, in so doing writing itself into the annals of South African bus...

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