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Public Passenger Transport Operations Management

Bus and minibus taxi operations carry most of the country's commuters under thin margins and real safety pressure. Route and timetable planning, operating licence applications, roadworthy and driver documentation, fare collection controls, and operator obligations under the National Road Traffic Act.

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What you will be able to do

  • Plan routes, timetables and vehicle cycles against observed passenger demand.
  • Apply for and maintain operating licences and the supporting documentation.
  • Keep roadworthy certificates, driver documentation and permits current across a fleet.
  • Control fare collection and cash handling to reduce revenue leakage.
  • Meet operator duties under the National Road Traffic Act and record the evidence.
  • Handle passenger complaints, incidents and service disruption communication.

Course outline

  1. 01Passenger demand analysis and route design
  2. 02Timetabling, scheduling and vehicle cycles
  3. 03Operating licences, permits and documentation
  4. 04Roadworthiness and vehicle compliance control
  5. 05Fare collection and revenue protection
  6. 06Driver management in passenger operations
  7. 07Passenger safety, complaints and incidents
  8. 08Contracted services and subsidy reporting

Who should attend

Bus and coach operations managers, taxi association and fleet owners, contract managers in municipal and provincial passenger transport, depot and scheduling supervisors, and staff transport coordinators in mining and manufacturing.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Nairobi5US$1,800Closed
5 to 9 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800Register
12 to 16 Oct 2026Lusaka5US$1,800Register
19 to 23 Oct 2026Harare5US$1,800Register
26 to 30 Oct 2026Accra5US$1,800Register
2 to 6 Nov 2026Lagos5US$1,800Register
9 to 13 Nov 2026Dubai5US$1,800Register
16 to 20 Nov 2026Johannesburg5R18,000Register
23 to 27 Nov 2026Cape Town5R18,000Register
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Durban5R18,000Register
7 to 11 Dec 2026Pretoria5R18,000Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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