Sustainable Transport & Mobility eJournal
The e-Journal is a monthly, sustainable transport e-Journal that is currently sent to professionals, government and municipalities, sector relevant associations and NGO’s, research institutions and relevant stakeholders within South Africa and Africa. The e-Journal focuses on current trends, news and information regarding sustainable transport management both locally and internationally.
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eJournal Volume 2, Issue 8
Dear readers, Welcome to this month’s issue of the Sustainable Transport and Mobility eJournal. With whispers of a possible recession I thought it fitting to begin the issue with an article which states that Eskom and Transnet bonds are now more creditworthy than American government bonds. Focusing on how the… Read more...
Transnet, Eskom rated safer than US
Image by AuntJojoTransnet and Eskom bonds are now more highly rated than United States government bonds, according to the latest ratings by Fitch and Moody's Investment Services.After revising the South African state companies' outlook last month, Fitch affirmed electricity parastatal Eskom's national long-term rating at AAA(zaf) with a stable outlook, Business Report… Read more...
Taxi council to roll out system for paying fares without cash
Image by Vice1THE South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) says its plans to make travelling by taxis a cash- less experience will improve driver behaviour, lift profitability for the 130000 operators and increase the amount of tax paid by the industry.The biggest challenge for the Department of Transport was the restructuring of… Read more...
Longer, Cleaner Ferry Due Back Soon
Image by MoToMoA longer, more efficient Interislander ferry will arrive back in Wellington next month as the finishing touches are made to its $40 million ‘jumboisation’ makeover.The Aratere sailed to Singapore’s Sembawang Shipyard where it was cut in half and a new 30-metre section inserted.The ship also had its bow removed and… Read more...
Joburg-Pretoria by high-speed rail
Within five hours of its launch, South Africa's new high-speed rail service between Pretoria and Johannesburg had attracted more than 7 000 commuters.The figure was considered groundbreaking for a public train established to reduce traffic between the province’s two economic hubs.After a few delays, the important city-to-city route was finally… Read more...
