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Cape Town unveils 2032 transport plan | Future Cape Town - 1 views

  • One of the City of Cape Town’s core objectives is to build an inclusive city where the legacy of our past is undone through linking people with opportunities and by creating an economically enabling environment for investment and job creation.  -Patricia de Lille, Cape Town’s Executive Mayor
  • June 30, 2015
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  • install a citywide transportation network by 2032
  • Integrated Public Transport Network (IPTN), the city aims to offer “over 80% of Capetonians access to public transportation no more than 500 meters from their residence”. 
  • One ticket One Timetable” system where customers are not forced to buy multiple fares if they switch methods during the process of their journey.
  • Hub: A new major bus hub in Philippi, larger than the one at the Civic Centre
  • Routes: Introduction of 10 new MyCiTi trunk routes, with three additional routes to operate in mixed traffic lanes
  • Single far: The creation of a unified transportation network that bridges all methods of transportation into a single fare and schedule
  • Rail links: Two new l rail lines
  • Cape Town is expected to grow by 1.5 million residents by 2032.
  • a much more comprehensive and inclusive public transportation system for the majority of Capetonians
  • need for a decrease in congestion, particularly during peak periods when residents rely on cars and shared minivans to get to and from work.
  • New routes include: Gordon’s Bay – Strand – Khayelitsha—Mitchell’s Plain – Strandfontien – Steenberg—Retreat Wynberg – Landsdowne— Khayelitsha Claremont – Landsdowne – Mitchell’s Plain Mitchell’s Plain—Symphony Way—Bellville – Durbanville Westlake – Retreat – Hanover Park – Epping – Parow – Bellville Strandfontien – Pelikan Park – Athlone – Pinelands – Maitland – CBD Eersterivier – Blue Downs – Delft—Parow – Monte Vista – Bothasig – Parklands – Big Bay Khayelitsha – Klipfontein – Epping – Maitland – Century City Wallacedene – Durbanville – Bellville – Parow – Century City
  • new MyCiTi routes and schedules
  • decrease the need to rely on private vehicles
  • as well as public informal methods of transportation
  • the city has committed to training approximately 100 minibus taxi drivers to become MyCiTi  operators so that they do not lose their jobs as a result of the expanding public system.
  • pay for Adult Basic Education Training for many of the drivers who do not qualify for training.
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      6. How long will it take to implement the plan?
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      7. What will the cost be?
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      8. Who will mostly benefit from this plan?
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      9. How is the plan making provision for current taxi drivers not to lose their jobs?
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      10 What is the projected number of people who will be using the transport?
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      11. How many buses and trains will be ready for use in 2032?
  • passengers can expect a bus every 90 seconds during the morning peak-hour period
  • 88 trunk buses have
  • between Khayelitsha and Wynberg
  • number of buses
  • 67 trunk buses
  • between Mitchells Plain and Claremont
  • a bus every 90 seconds
  • 140 buses
  • between Wallacedene, Durbanville, Bellville, Parow and Century City
  • expect a bus every 60 seconds
  • Another purpose of the operations plan is to indicate the projected passenger demand on each of the trunk routes by 2032
  • on the T01 trunk route from Dunoon to the Civic Centre station
  • 421 commuters will board the MyCiTi buses at the Dunoon station
  • maximum of 3 000 on-board passengers per hour
  • expect a bus approximately every 2,5 minutes
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Western Cape Sustainable Database | Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs an... - 3 views

  • CCT Integrated Public Transport Network (IPTN) July 2014. Cape Town is expected to grow by 1.5 million residents by 2032. The IPTN aims to install a citywide transportation network by 2032, where various methods of public transportation will be joined together to form a seamless system.
  • 80% of Capetonians access to public transportation no more than 500 meters from their residence
  • A new major bus hub in Philippi Routes
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  • 10 new MyCiTi trunk routes
  • all methods of transportation into a single fare
  • Two new rail lines
  • Cape Town is expected to grow by 1.5 million residents by 2032
  • IPTN aims to install a citywide transportation network by 2032, where various methods of public transportation will be joined together to form a seamless system.
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      1. What is the current situation regarding traffic and transport in the Western Cape?
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      2. What is the situation specifically in the Peninsula / Cape Town?
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      3. Why is Cape Town regarded as the most congested city in SA?
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      4. What is the solution?
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      5. What plans does the City of Cape Town have in place to solve the situation?
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Step-up Arrive Alive Campaign - Inkatha Freedom Party - 0 views

  • 30 November, 2015
  • Department of Transport must increase the visibility of traffic officers on our roads and ensure that regular and random vehicle roadworthy inspections are being carried out.
  • focus on vehicles used for public conveyance
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  • IFP Spokesperson on Transport, Mr Petros Sithole, MP, said “the consistently high visibility of traffic officers on our roads will go a long way in preventing such incidents
  • passenger taxi was overloaded
  • carrying more than twenty people.
  • We urge the Department of Transport to understand that campaigns like “Arrive Alive” should not only be a festive season initiatives but rather continuing campaigns.
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SABC News - Motorists refuse to pay e-tolls despite 60% discount:Friday 29 April 2016 - 1 views

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      Why is it necessary to pay e-toll?
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      What is e-toll?
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      What is the reason for giving discount?
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  • The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) says they remain firm on their stance in fighting e-tolling.
  • We made it very clear and we are filling our cases now of our intentions to defend our members in court and that Sanral and government have introduced this scheme unlawfully."
  • The Justice Project South Africa (JPSA), which is also firmly opposed to e-tolling, says the only way to find out if the discount was a success will be if the Minister of Transport Dipuo Peters is questioned in Parliament.
  • JPSA National Chairperson Howard Dembovsky says, "When it comes to the 60% discount thing, the only time we are going to know whether it was or was not successful will be when members of Parliament ask a direct question to the Minister of transport.
  • "This 60% discount is much better than paying the whole amount. I am happy with this 60% discount my bill came a little bit lower.Now I am trying by all means to avoid these highways because I am scared to pay again."
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How Uber South Africa screens its drivers - 2 views

  • Uber states on its website that drivers who wish to join the service must meet a set of requirements – which includes background checks and a driving evaluation. Drivers wanting to join Uber must: Produce a valid South African PrDP (professional driving permit). Complete a background check with an approved agency, which includes checking for a criminal record. Complete a driving evaluation with an approved agency to ensure the driver can safely and professionally transport passengers. Complete an Uber certification session, which includes a test administered by Uber.
  • A vehicle insurance policy, vehicle operating card and registration certificate, and a vehicle inspection report must also be submitted.
  • the following vehicles may be used by drivers:
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  • Uber X (2013 onward): Toyota Corolla, VW Jetta, Honda Ballade, Hyundai Elantra, Chevrolet Cruze, Kia Cerato/Rio, Hyundai Accent, Nissan Sentra/Almera, Renault Fluence, Mazda 3/6. UberVan (2012 onward): Hyundai H1, Mercedes Benz Vito, VW Transporter. UberBlack (2013 onward): Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C-Class and above, Lexus sedan.
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Potholes: How They Effect Our Roads - RoadCover - 2 views

  • Motorists are being urged to contact the department of transport and claim the damages to their vehicles caused by the roads and potholes in South Africa
  • The national government is aware of the dangerous road conditions across the country which has resulted in them announcing a R22billion budget over the next three years on a countrywide pothole repair program.
  • This program is expected to create over 70 000 jobs in its first year. It aims to improve the road conditions of any road (highways, toll-roads and suburban roads) and repair any potholes which have been causing damage to motorist’s vehicles. Depending on how much the roads get used, the rainfall and the weather conditions can all cause the potholes to get larger and have an impact on the condition of the roads.
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  • The bad roads are also having a major impact on our countries economy
  • The Automobile Association (AA) said that if there was proper maintenance of our roads, then there could be an immediate decrease in about 5% of road deaths, costing the economy about R40billion. South Africa’s has more than 700000 accidents occurring annually
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Vision Of ArriveAlive.co.za | Arrive Alive South Africa - 1 views

  • Vision Of ArriveAlive.co.za
  • "To develop an effective road safety information portal that will enhance awareness of road safety and save lives"
  • enhance and provide more information on these and other international efforts to improve road safety.
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  • assist the following target groups: The Department of Transport Officials at the Arrive Alive Campaign Road users Tourists Students and scholars doing research projects on road safety. Private business in a variety of industries including motoring, trauma and healthcare, legal and insurance companies Victims of road accidents and their families
  • will also benefit visitors from other countries worldwide  - and especially other road safety initiatives and campaigns in Africa!
  • knowledge can only be shared through the unselfish contributions from people with expertise in a wide variety of fields
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Uber sparks taxi row in South Africa's Johannesburg - BBC News - 2 views

  • 8 July 2015
  • Taxi drivers in South Africa have had a fierce reputation dating back to the days of apartheid and have often resorted to violence to protect their routes.
  • In the posh business area of Sandton, a passenger was pulled out of an Uber car a week ago and the driver was threatened with whips and batons. The meter taxi drivers say they are angry with Uber for taking their customers, and making business difficult for them.
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  • Under apartheid the white minority government had neglected to provide reliable public transport for the majority of South Africans. Mostly black individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit took it upon themselves to start an informal taxi service. They have been running it for decades.
  • Now the government wants to regulate it and it is finding it difficult to penetrate the multi-billion dollar industry. Minibus taxis ferry millions of people every day to and from work. They provide an essential service.
  • And it is under this tense climate that the innovative Uber business idea has arrived.
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  • her Uber driver was too scared to pick her and her husband up from Sandton after being harassed by the metered taxi drivers.
  • Uber in AfricaLaunched in Johannesburg in 2012
  • Uber prices are cheaper and its cars are much cleaner
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      7. How did the current taxi service in SA started?
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      8. Why do people prefer Uber cars to taxis?
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      9. Where is the Uber head office?
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      10. Why do taxi owners feel that Uber gets preferential treatment from SA government?
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      11. What influence did the intimidation of Uber drivers and customers had on the Uber service?
  • a regular Uber customer
  • she has found ways of using the service, undetected by metered taxi drivers.
  • "I ask them to pick me up away from designated pick-up spots in order to enjoy the cheaper service without being intimidated."
  • Its Johannesburg general manager, Alon Litz, said in statement that intimidation was getting worse.
  • "We are in constant communication with the drivers assuring them that their safety is our number one priority. We're looking into ways to reduce cases of intimidation," he said. 'Like third-class citizens'
  • I asked 70-year-old Peter Moloi what problem he had with Uber?
  • that Uber annoyed him because it had jumped the queue for operating licenses.
  • "We are tired of being treated like third-class citizens in our own country."
  • foreign-owned firm received its taxi licence quickly, compared with some of his colleagues who had waited for years.
  • Uber in South Africa had one million rides in 2014 - in the first half of this year it has already reached double that.
  • headquartered in San Francisco in the US
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