the portfolio committee on transport 15 november 2011
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THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT
15 November 2011
BackgroundSouth Africa is transforming
Successful transformation in many areas
Bus transport sector not yet transformed
Small bus operators still disadvantaged
Rural passenger transport neglected
Limited Government support for small bus operators
Very limited or no integration of transport modes
Departmentof Transport
TaxisSmall
bus operatorsSubsidised
Bus operatorsLong Distance
Buses
Not protectedNot subsidisedAll not registeredNot integrated
Not protectedNot subsidisedAll not registeredNot integrated
ProtectedSubsidisedNot integrated
Not ProtectedNot subsidizedUnder-utilisedNot safeNot reliable
The public does not fully utilise transport modes because of amostly disorganised, unprofessional, unreliable and unsafe service
Vision for Public Transport Scenario
All modes of transportintegrated into aprofessional publictransport system
- Subsidised- Controlled- Safe- Reliable- Economical- Regular- Organised Advantages
- Public transport better utilised- Roads less congested- Economic growth- Less informal transport
ProblemsSmall bus operators not subsidised
Small bus operators prominent in rural areas, playing a significant role in the commuter industry – but not safe and reliable
Many informal small bus operations
Public image of small bus operators not good to industry
Perceived lack of cohesion / structure in small bus industry
Transport industry as a whole not efficiently structured and not integrated (modes)
NATIONAL STRUCTUREFor the Small Bus Operators
National Small Bus Operators Council
Western Cape Gauteng Free State KwaZulu Natal
Eastern Cape Northern Cape Mpumalanga Northwest Limpopo
Provinces
Management Company
Provinces
District 4District 3District 2District 1
MunicipalitiesMunicipalities
PROVINCIAL STRUCTUREFor the Small Bus Operators
Provincial EXCO
District 5District 3
Municipality 1 Municipality 2 Municipality 3 Municipality 3
District 6District 4District 2District 1
Provincial Small Bus Operators Council
(Regions)
Rational Municipal (regional) Operators
Job creation
Genuine empowerment
The District structure consists of its own municipal operators Real representation
Will forward two representatives to the Provincial Council
The Provincial Council consists of two representatives of each District Official mouth piece of each District
Provincial Executive Committee
Consists of elected members of the Provincial Council
Will forward its Chairperson + 1 Exco Member to represent its Province on the National body
The National Executive Council
Lends itself to transparency
Will have buy in from bottom up
Plan bottom up and Implement top down
ImplementationPhase 1
Consult and Develop ConstitutionPhase 2
Set up Business EntityPhase 3
Design guidelines and implement a comprehensive Skill Audit with the Provinces
Phase 4Design guidelines and implement a Skills Academy
(All other projects must follow after the above mentioned phases)
The way forwardWe need your support
Specific areas of concern, needs and operational implementation annexed
We have a structure for government to use as a vehicle to “drive” its transportation initiatives
The National Small Bus Operators Council presents Government with a unique opportunity to redress, change, or fix policies that could further its aims and objectives for its long term transport plans
THANK YOU