Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act No. 53 of 2003)

Codes of Good Practice on Black Economic Empowerment

Integrated Transport Sector Codes

Bus Commuter and Coach Services Sub-Sector Code for B-BBEE

1. Introduction and Background

1.3 Challenges facing the Bus Commuter and Coach Services Industry
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1.3.1The Bus Sector faces many challenges, among others are:

 

1.3.1.1Restructuring and transforming the current public transport system into a fully integrated, multi-modal network of public transport aimed at meeting the economic and social development needs of South Africa;

 

1.3.1.2Making bus transport  more accessible and affordable to users of public transport;

 

1.3.1.3Improving the quality, safety, punctuality and reliability of bus services and providing the relevant information to users of public transport;

 

1.3.1.4Recapitalization of operator vehicles outside the contract system; and

 

1.3.1.5Improving the infrastructure supporting bus services and public transport, e.g. dedicated public transport lanes, bus stops transfer stations, ticketing systems, passenger information systems, etc.