Uber has in the last four years of its operation in Africa, changed perspectives in the transportation system while using technology to drive economic transformation in the sector. 13 Oct 2017
WhereIsMyTransport has completed its mega-region data collection project which focussed on the informally run public transport networks of Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni. Throughout the year, it has also collected data from the complete informally run public transport networks of Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London, Bloemfontein, and Gaborone, Botswana. 12 Oct 2017
Earlier this week, the City of Cape Town's Mayoral Committee Member for Transport and Urban Development, Councillor Brett Herron, addressed the media about the city's intention to take over management of commuter rail in Cape Town. 12 Oct 2017
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As part of this year's Transport Month (OTM) campaign activities, the OR Tambo International Transport Indaba kicked off yesterday, Wednesday, 11 October 2017 and will run until Friday, 13 October 2017 at the Capital Hotel in Menlyn Maine in Pretoria, Gauteng. 12 Oct 2017
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The Minister of Transport, Joe Maswanganyi, together with the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) responsible for transport and public works in the Western Cape province, Donald Grant, recently undertook a site inspection to monitor progress on a R487m road infrastructure upgrade and development project on the N1 between Plattekloof Road and the Old Oak Interchange. 12 Oct 2017
Young participants representing the Northern Cape at the National Road Safety Competition in Rustenburg scooped five top positions. 11 Oct 2017
Gauteng Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Roads and Transport Dr Ismail Vadi on Tuesday, 10 October 2017, officially launched the rehabilitation project of P-243 Road from Vereeniging to Balfour. 11 Oct 2017
In celebration of Transport Month this October, Engen Petroleum is continuing on its annual Driver Wellness programme, offering free health screenings for truck drivers at two Engen Truck Stops in Gauteng. 10 Oct 2017
This year, Transport Month will be hosted under the theme: “Together we move South Africa Forward.” 10 Oct 2017
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The Nigerian government needs about $16 billion to construct and modernise major rail lines, an official said. 9 Oct 2017
Tomorrow, Tuesday, 10 October 2017, will see the City of Cape Town's Mayoral Committee Member for Transport and Urban Development, Councillor Brett Herron, make an important announcement about the future of commuter rail in Cape Town. 9 Oct 2017
NEW YORK, US: Much as automakers are hitting the accelerator on electric cars, an aerospace venture backed by Boeing said Thursday it will introduce a hybrid electric plane for delivery in 2022. 9 Oct 2017
Access to health services is a challenge for many throughout the country, but most especially where access to transport to or from a local clinic for medicine collection is limited. Iyeza Health, the brainchild of two young entrepreneurs, Sizwe Nzima and Siraaj Adams, started off as a bicycle courier company to ease the burden of medicine collection for their community. It is now a fully-fledged medical logistics company, servicing customers nationwide. 9 Oct 2017
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Efforts by the City of Kigali to phase out low-capacity commuter taxis from operating on key routes have been boosted by the introduction of new big buses by Akagera Motors. 6 Oct 2017
Imperial Logistics has added two new gas tankers to its fleet which will be used to transport liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and pressurised gaseous products, among other things. 5 Oct 2017
Today, Wednesday, 4 October 2017, saw the Minister of Transport, Joe Maswanganyi, the Deputy Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunka, the CEO of the Taxi Scrapping Administrator, Visham Naidoo and its executive officials, together with key transport stakeholders and senior government officials, take part in a walk-about and physical scrapping of old taxis, indicating that the Taxi Recapitalisation Programme (TRP) is well on track. 4 Oct 2017
Seychelles has joined an internationally recognised association for women in the maritime sector, Womesa, after the launching of the local affiliate group. 4 Oct 2017
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Benin's top court has rejected a bid by French group Bollore to recover control of a rail project to link Cotonou with Abidjan, a lawyer for a local firm told AFP. 4 Oct 2017
Airbus Helicopters' CityAirbus, a multi-passenger, self-piloted electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicle is designed to carry up to four passengers over congested megacities to important destinations such as airports or train stations in a fast, affordable and environmentally friendly way. 4 Oct 2017
Nigerian ridesharing platform GoMyWay has announced its closure at the end of October, citing lack of funding to continue operations. 2 Oct 2017
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