ARTICLES RELATING TO TRANSPORT

Cops monitor Durban taxi strike

2013-06-14 13:27

A strike by minibus taxi drivers in Durban is mostly peaceful, with only two incidents of intimidation having been reported, eThekwini metro police say.

Argentina train crash - 3 dead, 100+ hurt

2013-06-13 17:25

The Argentine commuter train crash has caused 3 deaths and more than a hundred injuries.

Driver says speed was for church

2013-06-09 14:35

A Mercedes Benz driver who clocked up 200km/h on the N3 has claimed he was speeding to get to church on time.

Cosatu to protest against e-tolls

2013-05-31 07:31

Cosatu will stage a drive-slow protest against e-tolling in Ekurhuleni after being granted an urgent interdict by the South Gauteng High Court.

Western Cape to get signalling upgrade

2013-05-29 11:40

Thales-Maziya Consortium has received a R1.86bn contract to establish a new train traffic control centre in Cape Town, the Passenger Rail Agency of SA says.

4 hurt after goods trains crash

2013-05-21 20:31

A woman has been critically injured and three other people were seriously injured when two goods trains collided in Brakpan, on the East Rand, paramedics say.

Bus drivers march in Joburg

2013-05-10 11:28

Bus drivers have gathered in Johannesburg CBD to march for higher wages, the SA Transport and Allied Workers' Union says.

Striking bus workers to march in Joburg

2013-05-07 09:01

Thousands of striking bus drivers are expected to march through the streets of Johannesburg to demand a wage increase.

RAF calls out to accident victims

2013-05-04 20:10

People who suffered injuries in road accidents were being assisted by the State, the Road Accident Fund says.

Golden Arrow sorry over bus strike

2013-04-29 14:40

The Golden Arrow Bus Service has apologised to commuters for disruptions during the nationwide bus drivers' strike, saying there are no winners in the situation.

Strike: MyCiTi bus services suspended

2013-04-26 10:16

The City of Cape Town says it has suspended all MyCiTi bus services because of ongoing strike action and threats of possible violence.

Intercape not affected by bus strike

2013-04-24 08:42

Intercape says the nationwide bus industry strike has not affected its operations, and there have been no disruptions to its scheduled departures.

Taxis busier as bus strike continues

2013-04-22 10:38

There is a lot more activity than usual at the country's minibus taxi ranks as commuters left stranded by an ongoing nationwide bus strike take taxis instead, Santaco says.

Commuters left stranded by bus strike

2013-04-19 08:40

Bus drivers have embarked on a national wage strike as a result of a deadlock in wage negotiations, leaving many commuters stranded.

AfriForum won't register for e-tags

2013-04-12 16:04

AfriForum's staff have refused to register for e-tags and are urging Gauteng residents to do the same.

Buckle up, or be fined, Martins warns

2013-04-08 22:17
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A national clamp down is in the offing to ensure all people in vehicles use safety belts, Transport Minister Ben Martins says.

Intercape bus attacked in Moz

2013-04-06 22:58

Armed men from Mozambique's former rebel group Renamo have attacked a truck and a bus carrying civilians in the central Sofala province killing two.

Metrorail carriages set alight

2013-04-05 14:41

Three train carriages have been set alight near a Cape Town station, Metrorail says.

DA wants Mpumalanga transport subsidised

2013-04-04 14:42

The Mpumalanga provincial government must ease the burden of rapidly rising costs on Thembisile Hani residents, the DA says.

Cape Town files urgent toll interdict

2013-04-02 22:32

The Western Cape High Court will hear an urgent interdict next month to halt the Winelands toll project, the City of Cape Town says.

Johannesburg highway flooded

2013-03-29 18:21

Motorists should avoid the double-decker M1 south at Newtown because the highway is flooded after heavy rain, Johannesburg metro police say.

Zuma's appeal to motorists: Be safe

2013-03-29 09:10

President Jacob Zuma has wished Christians in South Africa a warm Easter holiday, and urged motorists to exercise caution on the country's roads.

City going to court over Winelands tolls

2013-03-25 18:25

The City of Cape Town is going to court to halt construction of the N1-N2 Winelands toll highway project, a city official says.

Union warns of nationwide bus strike

2013-03-22 12:15

Wage talks in the bus industry have deadlocked, with the possibility of a strike in April, transport unions say.

MEC: Threats to burn Gautrain absurd

2013-03-18 19:24

Threats by commuters to burn down the Gautrain are "absurd", Gauteng Transport and Roads MEC Ismail Vadi says.

 

Durban taxi drivers embark on stayaway

2013-06-14 07:55

Durban commuters have been urged to use buses and trains as minibus taxi drivers embark on an indefinite stayaway.

New plane concept can attach to trains

2013-06-10 18:28

The model of an adjustable plane, with wings that can be attached to for instance train compartments, will be shown at the Paris Air Show.

300 cars in e-toll protest - Cosatu

2013-05-31 13:20

About 300 cars were taking part in the "drive slow" protest action on Johannesburg freeways, Cosatu says.

Department mulls high-speed trains

2013-05-30 10:24

A transport planning spokesperson says the transport department is to commission an independent study into the cost and feasibility of high-speed trains.

Significant drop in level crossing accidents

2013-05-27 22:19

There has been a significant drop in collisions between trains and road vehicles at level crossings, Deputy Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says.

Cape Town wants complete toll report

2013-05-16 20:10

The City of Cape Town seeks access to the complete feasibility report for Sanral's proposed winelands tolling project, the Western Cape High Court has heard.

Joburg gets R30bn for infrastructure

2013-05-09 19:09

The City of Johannesburg has budgeted R30bn for infrastructure development and forms part of an ambitious public transport programme, Mayor Parks Tau says.

Man fights to get Gautrain footage

2013-05-04 22:26
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A pensioner has called on the consumer watchdog to help him force Gautrain bosses to release video footage of him falling down an escalator.

More guards for Western Cape trains

2013-05-03 10:08

Three hundred more guards will soon provide security on Metrorail trains in the Western Cape.

Golden Arrow buses' court bid fails

2013-04-26 16:01

An application to have the MyCiti bus service expansion halted in Cape Town, has been dismissed by the Western Cape High Court.

Cape Town bus drivers renew protests

2013-04-25 14:34

Striking bus drivers have renewed their protests in Cape Town, insisting their demands be met.

IFP urges bus strike resolution

2013-04-23 14:33

Employers and labour need to work together to resolve the nationwide bus strike that has affected thousands of commuters, the IFP says.

Commuters 'angry and upset' by bus strike

2013-04-19 13:00

Thousands of Mpumalanga commuters have been left stranded because of a strike by bus drivers, with one domestic worker complaining she couldn't get to work to earn money to feed her children.

Power failures delay Pretoria trains

2013-04-17 12:09

Trains operating in Pretoria's northern regions have been delayed because of power failures, says Metrorail in Gauteng.

Guard filmed assaulting commuter

2013-04-09 10:07

A Metrorail guard has been filmed assaulting a passenger caught travelling without a ticket in Cape Town, according to a report.

Easter road death toll rises

2013-04-08 14:41

Preliminary figures indicate that at least 241 people, most of them pedestrians, died in road accidents over the Easter holiday, Transport Minister Ben Martins says.

Rail service tops Fedusa's agenda

2013-04-05 16:04

Problems at long-distance passenger rail service Shosholoza Meyl has topped the agenda when trade union federation Fedusa met Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe in Pretoria.

Cable theft causes Gauteng train delays

2013-04-05 13:01

Cable theft and technical problems have caused severe delays for Metrorail commuters between Pretoria and Johannesburg, the company says.

Nigeria bus crash - 18 dead

2013-04-03 19:11

At least 18 people have died after two buses collided head-on in the Nigerian capital Abuja.

Authorities ready for Easter traffic

2013-03-31 14:34

The department of transport is ready for the traffic rush as the Easter break draws to a close and commuters return home.

Roads not as busy as expected over Easter

2013-03-29 13:00

Roads are not as busy as expected over Easter, including one of the busiest routes between Limpopo and Gauteng, say traffic authorities.

DA vows to fight Western Cape tolls

2013-03-26 12:35

The Democratic Alliance has vowed to fight the introduction of toll roads in the Western Cape.

Authorities pull off Cape's tuk-tuks

2013-03-22 19:58

It has been a bumpy road for the three-wheeler taxis on Cape Town's streets, with one operator grounded as dozens clamour to enter the market.

Delays on Gautrain due to cable theft

2013-03-20 08:01

Gautrain services between Midrand and Samrand will be delayed after 370 metres of signalling cable was stolen, a Gautrain official says.

Taxi drivers demand pay hike

2013-03-18 18:02

Taxi drivers have demanded a minimum wage of R3 500 a month, the department of labour says.

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