Category:FOCUS on Bus and Coach

Warning signs
October 1, 2014

Warning signs

The recent Southern African Transport Conference brought to light a number of interesting research papers, including how working with minibus taxi operators and delivering...

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Taking a back seat
October 1, 2014

Taking a back seat

At the end of August, VDL Bus & Coach South Africa said farewell to its managing director, Sam Mansingh, the man who brought the...

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Can SA make its cities more transit-oriented?
September 1, 2014

Can SA make its cities more transit-oriented?

The world’s leading cities owe their success, in part, to government investments in transit systems that use a range of solutions to move residents...

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A new “Decker” from Alexander Dennis
September 1, 2014

A new “Decker” from Alexander Dennis

FRANK BEETON reports that Alexander Dennis is taking on rival Optare.

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Who, or what, is Agrale?
September 1, 2014

Who, or what, is Agrale?

FRANK BEETON reports on an unknown Brazilian manufacturer and racing-derived technology for London buses.

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Bussing for market share
July 1, 2014

Bussing for market share

Usage of bus services has increased since 2010, but overall quality of public transportation in South Africa has not, causing FARZANA CHAUMOO, along with...

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Optare launches MetroDecker
July 1, 2014

Optare launches MetroDecker

FRANK BEETON brings us details on Optare’s new double-decker bus, and reports on Volvo’s attempts to revolutionise inner-city bus transport.

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Tickets please
June 1, 2014

Tickets please

The 2014 Transport Ticketing Conference and awards highlighted some of the most innovative developments in ticketing systems from around the world. FOCUS takes a...

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Volkswagen Trolleybuses in São Paulo!
June 1, 2014

Volkswagen Trolleybuses in São Paulo!

FRANK BEETON reports on environmentally friendly trolleybus activity in South America

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Taxiing times for cross-border travellers …
May 1, 2014

Taxiing times for cross-border travellers …

Transport for the hundreds and thousands of cross-border commuters is by any means available, from dodgy passenger vehicles to taxis and buses. KIM KEMP...

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