The Case for Minibus Taxi Reform David Schmidt (Strategies for Change) ?

Private car and MBT ascend despite intent Modal share 2003 Modal share 2013 % Change Public Transport Train 7,1% 6,6% -0,5% Bus 7,5% 6,2% -1,3% Taxi 22,5% 25,1% 2,6% Total 37,1% 37,9% 0,8% Private Transport Car 28,5% 34,2% 5,8% Walk 32,3% 25,8% -6,5% Other 2,2% 2,0% -0,1% 62,9% 62,1% -0,8% Source : NHTS 2013

SACN Move the City : MBT 2035 Scenarios Reactive Leadership Proactive Stabilising innovation Disruptive innovation Public Transport Renaissance Faster, more convenient and more efficient public transport system integrating MBTs and other modes supersedes private car Brave New Mobility Flexible door-to-door multiple mode mobility system emerges based on vehicle sharing organised via smart digital platforms displaces private car and public transit Mobility Sclerosis Perpetuation of current transport patterns slowly strangles mobility for private and public modes in cities generating increased transport conflicts and costs ty

Public Transport Strategy of 2007?

Work with reality of paratransit/MBTs Fills gaps left by formal public transport but often primary form of public transport 2 critical advantages Low cost for public authorities Service flexibility

“Safe, reliable, complementary” MBT step change process Capacity Upgrading skills and thinking Public funding support helps Consolidation Institutional development Fleet management/optimisation Capitalisation Fleet investment - resizing Capital subsidies and incentives Communications/Tech Technology innovation Smart regulation Customer service Passenger info and feedback Cashless payment systems Value chain Diversification Facilities contracts etc Ranks, interchanges, embayments Road space prioritisation Infrastructure Policy, Regulation, Funding

Vision for mobility in SA Cities Integrated MBT in Quality Public Transport System MBT as key component of integrated public transport system Strong metro transport management built on partnership Focus on customer service (safe, convenient, car-competitive) Infrastructure development supportive of sector Regulatory modernization New funding and business models Technological innovation and adaptation Institutional development and improved governance Human resource development and capacitation Service differentiation, diversification and partnership