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THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT 15 November 2011

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Page 1: THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT 15 November 2011

THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT

15 November 2011

Page 2: 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

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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

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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

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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)

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NATIONAL STRUCTUREFor the Small Bus Operators

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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

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PROVINCIAL STRUCTUREFor the Small Bus Operators

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Provincial EXCO

District 5District 3

Municipality 1 Municipality 2 Municipality 3 Municipality 3

District 6District 4District 2District 1

Provincial Small Bus Operators Council

(Regions)

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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

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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)

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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

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THANK YOU