The who’s who of the transport industry recently gathered in Johannesburg for a Christmas in July party. And, while a great deal of fun was had by all, the evening had a far more serious side to it too...
The MAN family is growing faster than Jacob Zuma’s (although, thankfully, in the case of the German commercial vehicle company, this expansion is not costing South African taxpayers anything). It has, however, necessitated a major global restructuring exercise – which has some significant implications for South African customers.
Bus and taxi operators, stand back! The Gautrain is here, and commuting in Gauteng is about to become a breeze... right?
For years and years, this column has been devoted to matters concerning commercial vehicles; I’ve shied away from what we all call “dinky toys”. Not this month! My comments concern all road users – most notably car drivers...
The commercial vehicles on our roads aren’t actually killing our planet. However, it’s good to see that the industry is still adopting a proactive stance in this regard – especially on an international front.
With the exception of one near-death experience, our EduTrans Golf Day was an overwhelming success...
We all understand the need to make a profit. But a profit at all costs? That doesn’t seem morally right...
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