A CALL FOR THE RADICAL RESTRUCTURING OF THE MINI-BUS TAXI INDUSTRY IN SOUTH AFRICA

Authors

  • L.J. Fourie Barclays Capital
  • P.J. Pretorius Department of Engineering and Technology Management, University of Pretoria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/16-1-174

Abstract

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This article examines the case for the formalisation of the mini-bus taxi industry in South Africa by applying the Theory of Constraints (TOC) thinking processes to the current situation. The paper endeavours to answer the question whether formalisation is essential for the survival of the industry. The most pressing issues in improving the performance of the industry is also highlighted, which presents a guide to investment decisions by government. Finally, the article comments on the government

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Published

2011-11-05

How to Cite

Fourie, L., & Pretorius, P. (2011). A CALL FOR THE RADICAL RESTRUCTURING OF THE MINI-BUS TAXI INDUSTRY IN SOUTH AFRICA. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.7166/16-1-174

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General Articles