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FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
The story of the two “Gs”
Let’s talk about two “Gs” this month. They are Go!George and the Gautrain. Both of them have crucial implications for public transport in South...
Volvo electric hybrids clean up Stockholm
FRANK BEETON reports on important on-the-job testing being undertaken by Volvo.
Tackling road deaths through training?
“Woman killed, ten hurt in N1 bus crash” and “Dad, daughters die in Johannesburg crash” – headlines like these add to the horrifying death...
How much more convincing is needed?
The untimely death of Public Service and Administration Minister Collins Chabane and his two bodyguards cannot be in vain. The road safety ball is...
Volvo’s hugely important link with Dongfeng passes regulatory muster
In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON updates the Volvo/Dongfeng partnership while discussing some of its prospects, takes a...
Can India keep up?
India’s transport sector is large and diverse, but it has not been able to keep up with increasing demand, and is proving to be...
Tata eyes top four spot in SA
Tata is far from content with its moderate market share in this country. It wants much, much more!
Catalytic – or paralytic?
History has shown that in the past the City of Johannesburg was enthusiastic about advice given to it regarding public transport. So why the...
Mercedes-Benz rocks it in Rio
FRANK BEETON reports on front-engined (and other) bus news from Mercedes-Benz Brazil.
Driving behaviour change
Each time passengers board a bus, they put their lives in the driver’s hands. The driver also has the potential to influence the operating...
Moving with the times
Fuso Trucks South Africa is looking back to its founding roots in order to move forward with an all-new bus offering, reports GAVIN MYERS.
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