Size & State of the South African Minibus Taxi, Bus Services and Metered Taxi Industry, 2020 - Featuring Profiles of Putco, Duzi, Algoa, Uber, Bolt, Chaufher, Unitrans, and More

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DUBLIN, Feb. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "The Minibus Taxi, Bus Services and Metered Taxi Industry in South Africa 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

This report includes comprehensive information on the public and private metered taxi, minibus taxi and bus and coach services industry including the state of these services, pending regulation and the effect of e-hailing services on the sector.

There are profiles of 53 companies including bus services such as Putco, Duzi and Algoa, e-hailing services such as Uber, Bolt and new player Chaufher and large players such as Unitrans.

The Minibus Taxi, Bus Services & Metered Taxi Industry

South Africa's metered taxi, minibus taxi and bus and coach services industry is essential for the growth of the South African economy. Minibus taxis remain the most popular choice of transport for about 69% of South Africa's commuters, generating an estimated R50bn in fares annually.

Buses and metered taxis continue to lose ground to e-hailing services. The Bus Rapid Transit system has been a failure, with high capital expenses and subsidies and low ridership undermining the plan to provide fast, affordable public transport.

Taxi Growth

Despite taxi violence and strikes, and fare increases due to higher fuel prices and higher vehicle prices, the demand for minibus taxi transport continues to grow. Taxis are used by about 69% of households compared to 59% fifteen years ago. The high price of owning a car and increasing fuel and maintenance costs has made it cheaper for many commuters to use taxis and e-hailing services rather than buy a car.

Uber continues to dominate the e-hailing subsector with more than 13,000 drivers and more than one million riders, although Bolt now covers twice the number of areas in South Africa than Uber. The metered taxi sector has been struggling to survive since the launch of e-hailing apps and continues to call for regulation to protect metered taxi services. Some metered taxi organisations have launched their own apps to remain competitive.

Key Topics Covered

1. INTRODUCTION

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY
2.1. Industry Value Chain
2.2. Geographic Position

3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY

4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
4.1. Local
4.1.1. Corporate Actions
4.1.2. Regulations
4.1.3. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development
4.2. Continental
4.3. International

5. INFLUENCING FACTORS
5.1. Government Initiatives
5.2. Economic Environment
5.3. Rising Operating Costs
5.4. Tourism
5.5. Road Safety, Security, Violence and Intimidation
5.6. Labour
5.7. Technology, R&D and Innovation
5.8. Cyclicality
5.9. Environmental Concerns
5.10. Electricity Supply Constraints

6. COMPETITION
6.1. Barriers to Entry

7. SWOT ANALYSIS

8. OUTLOOK

9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS REFERENCES
9.1. Publications
9.2. Websites

Company Profiles

Johannesburg Metropolitan Bus Services SOC Ltd
Arrow Coaches CC
Gauteng Coaches (Pty) Ltd
PUTCO (Pty) Ltd
Unitrans Passenger (Pty) Ltd
Northwest Star SOC Ltd
Algoa Bus Company (Pty) Ltd
Buscor (Pty) Ltd
Great North Transport (SOC) Ltd
Autopax Passenger Services SOC Ltd
Intercape Ferreira Mainliner (Pty) Ltd
Elwierda (Stellenbosch) (Pty) Ltd
Itumele Bus Lines (Pty) Ltd
Amarosa Trading (Pty) Ltd
Atamelang Bus Transport (Pty) Ltd
Midbank Bus Service (Pty) Ltd
Thembalethu Bus Services (Pty) Ltd
Phola Coaches (Pty) Ltd
Phumatra Transport Enterprise CC
Brakpan Bus Company SOC Ltd
Cream Magenta 326 (Pty) Ltd
Piotrans (Pty) Ltd
Mayibuye Transport Corporation
Africa's Best 350 (Pty) Ltd
Scopefull 21 (Pty) Ltd
Combined Transport Services (Pty) Ltd
KZN Bus Services (Pty) Ltd
KZT Country Cruiser (Pty) Ltd
Metro Bus Service (Pty) Ltd
Stabus Tours (Pty) Ltd
Emondhlo Bus Service (Pty) Ltd
Tansnat Coachlines (Pty) Ltd
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality (The)
South Coast Bus Service (Pty) Ltd
KZT Bus Services (Pty) Ltd
Duzi Bus Service (Pty) Ltd
Ikhwezi Bus Service (Pty) Ltd
Cullinan Holdings Ltd
Hosken Passenger Logistics and Rail Ltd
Imperial Logistics Motion (Pty) Ltd
Excite Backpackers CC
Rose Travel and Enterprises Ltd
Maxi Drivers Association
Roodepoort Metered Taxi Association
Eagle Radio Taxis (Pty) Ltd
Sandton Taxi Cabs (Pty) Ltd
Emmaculate Transport and Cabs (Pty) Ltd
Uber Technologies Inc
Bolt Services ZA (Pty) Ltd
GMTC Taxi Rides Company (Pty) Ltd
Chaufher South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Biza Ride (Pty) Ltd
Taxi Live (Pty) Ltd

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