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Showing 1 to 20 of 33 for “"Minibus"”.
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Ventilation in minibus taxis as a means of airborne infection control
… the role of ventilation as an AIC measure in minibus taxis in Cape Town, South Africa, to determine its potential role in reducing airborne infectious disease transmission. The minibus taxi model chosen for the study was the Toyota Quantum Ses’fikile, which is commonly used in the Cape Town …
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Regulation, conflict and violence in the South African minibus-taxi industry : observations from the Western Cape
… underlying the instability in the South African minibus-taxi industry. Presented in this dissertation is a detailed account of the growth and development of the industry and the conflict and violence that has plagued it since the late 1980s. A review of the apartheid government's attempts to …
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An investigation of the (in)flexibility of the minibus-taxi operating license system: the case of Stellenbosch
… operating licensing system and how it affects minibus taxis operations when operating locations change. It also explores the limitations it places on passenger demands when land uses change over time. The study focusses on answering the following research questions: How did the relocation of …
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The integration of informal minibus-taxi transport services into formal public transport planning and operations - A data driven approach
The MiniBus Taxi (MBT) mode is poorly understood by planning and operational authorities, yet plays a big role in the economies of developing countries transporting the workforce to and from their places of employment and offering employment to thousands in the operations of these services, as well …
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Case study investigation of the revenue implications of the minibus-taxi industry running unscheduled feeder services on a hybrid public transport system in Tshwane
In South Africa, the minibus-taxi industry (MBI) transports most of the population and contributes notably to the country's socio-economic growth. The industry not only provides accessible and convenient transport, particularly for the most disadvantaged communities, but also creates job and …
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‘Sho't left': understanding the factors influencing public transportation mode choice with a focus on minibus taxis and MyCiTi in Dunoon, Cape Town
… transportation mode choice with a focus on minibus taxis and the MyCiTi bus rapid transit system in Dunoon, Cape Town. The research aims to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each mode. Despite the long-standing concerns about minibus taxi drivers' conduct, road safety, …
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An application of the theory of planned behaviour to predict financial behaviour of minibus-taxi drivers and owners in Cape Town
The minibus-taxi industry is one of the largest informal employment sectors in South Africa. While informal employment often equates to low income work anecdotal reports from minibus- taxi drivers suggest that this does not necessarily apply in the minibus-taxi industry. This implies that working …
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Towards evening paratransit services to complement scheduled public transport in Cape Town: exploring alternative policy interventions from the minibus-taxi industry's perspective
… and long off peak headways, is explored with minibus-taxi operators. The two key stakeholders among operators are vehicle owners and drivers who have differing perspectives on the business and reform. Understanding these differing perspectives is critical to successful implementation of future …
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An exploration of the work experiences of taxi drivers in Cape Town: A study of Delft and Khayelitsha
… and loss of life. Although there are many minibus taxi drivers in South Africa, little is known about the experiences of these employees, as most of the information provided by existing studies is based on government records rather than on personal interviews with taxi drivers. The aim of …
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Case study analysis of integrated public transport networks in five South African cities
… by three core questions - the impact of the minibus-taxi industry negotiations, the impact of government’s capacity to implement, and the impact of South Africa’s urban form. The literature review begins with the fundamentals of reform of the three dimensions of the public transport industry: …
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An investigation into the methodology of mini-bus taxi data collection as part of the current public transport record : a case study of Stellenbosch in the Western Cape
… services in the town, such as passenger demands, minibus taxi routes and other operational data. It was, initially, envisioned that the base data from the existing 'Current Public Transport Record' (CPTR) could be utilised to prepare the business plan for this new service, but after reviewing the …
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A collective self-governance framework for urban facilities management settings: application at public transport interchanges in economically depressed areas in Cape Town
… users of public transport interchanges, such as minibus taxi operators and informal traders, to participate in the collective self-governance of their public transport interchanges. Furthermore, this study closed the knowledge gap regarding the psychosocial-economic factors motivating minibus …
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Research and Development of Electric Micro-Bus Vehicle Chassis
… has been developed for a small electric vehicle ’minibus’. The vehicle is intended to be used as a transport between agricultural locations in Ethiopia to cities where the products can be sold. The objective is to develop a chassis that can house several different modular structures for the …
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Understanding student travel preferences in Mahikeng: A hybrid choice modelling approach within the theory of planned behaviour
… influencing their intention to use bus and minibus taxi. Secondly, there are level of service (LOS) preference differences between students who have high, medium or low intent to use any public transport mode. Methodology In navigating toward these hypotheses, the Theory of Planned Behaviour …
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The siting of public transport facilities in a predominately low to middle-income area, Klapmuts, on the outskirts of a metropolitan city, Cape Town
… future growth of Klapmuts, and the status quo of minibus-taxi operations in Klapmuts. The aim of this research was to critically evaluate relevant guidelines and policy documentation to aid in the siting of public transport facilities in a low to middle-income area, using Klapmuts, located on the …
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Reorganizations of space and culture in a car-oriented society: the case of Johannesburg
… transportation in South Africa-the car and the minibus taxi-run on the nation's dominant system of highways and roads that came with the mass importation of the car. Because of their high usage, these two transportation modes are compared, contrasted and analyzed throughout the research. …
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To reimagine the integration of public transport with high-density neighbourhoods
… a high percentage of their income on transport. Minibus taxis are the mode of transport best able to provide a flexible and on-demand service within this sprawling urban form. Public transport interchanges remain largely undeveloped and undesirable places. The concept of transit-oriented …
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The personality profile of Zululand taxi drivers
… taxi drivers’ personality. The study involved 59 minibus taxi drivers sampled from the Empangeni and Richards Bay areas of the Zululand district. The participants were randomly selected in their respective taxi ranks/stations around the above mentioned areas. The Big Five 10-Item Personality …
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Enhancing Capacity and Managing Demand to Increase Short-Term Throughput on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
… (last mile problem), partnering with vanpool/minibus apps, promoting carpooling and implementing a citizen report system for carpool violators, shifting corporate cultures away from requiring employees to drive and drive alone, and lastly, altering land-use planning practices. To reach this …
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Township refusals (for containment): engaging the cultural production of Sepitori s Amapiano through a Black (Sonic) Studies curatorial lens
… reverberations can be heard from the local minibus taxi to the ubiquitous viral internet sensations and dance crazes on social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). The popular, collective musical practice named Amapiano, is a musical osmosis, referencing a …
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