Transport Mauritius

Post-Strike: NTC Keeps Monopoly

The decision to allow other bus companies to operate on routes served by the National Transport Corporation (NTC) has been reversed. This during a meeting between the National Transport Authority and a panel involving employee unions of the NTC.

28 Jun 2013, motors.mega.mu

NTC 6 Routes "Privatized": 36 Individual Buses, RHT and UBS on Track

The decision of the NTC to no longer serve six lines caused an outcry from unions. It was the center of the PNQ in Parliament on Tuesday. 36 individual buses, the RHT and UBS operate on these lines since Monday.

26 Jun 2013, motors.mega.mu

Bagatelle Shopping Mall : Les “Vans Marrons” Dénoncés Par Des Opérateurs D’autobus

Selon des opérateurs d’autobus, les vans marrons se sont approprié une partie de l’aire de stationnement située à proximité de l’arrêt d’autobus du Bagatelle Shopping Mall et leur font de la concurrence déloyale. Ils desservent principalement la région des Plaines-Wilhems et Port-Louis.

22 Jun 2013, motors.mega.mu

L’État de Nos Autobus: L’Appréhension des Usagers

La psychose envers les autobus prend de l’ampleur. Malgré l’incertitude concernant de la sécurité des transports publics, des milliers de Mauriciens n’ont pas d’autre choix que de voyager par les autobus au quotidien.

21 Jun 2013, motors.mega.mu

Transport En Commun : Ces Bus Qui Font Peur

Depuis l’accident de Sorèze, des autobus de la CNT ont été impliqués dans plusieurs incidents. Deux d’entre eux ont d’ailleurs pris feu la semaine dernière.

19 Jun 2013, motors.mega.mu

Jonathan Richmond: “We Already had a Blueprint for Improving the Bus Network in Mauritius”

Boston, United States, Jonathan Richmond kindly share with Defi Media his Mauritian experience.

18 Jun 2013, motors.mega.mu

Problème de Transport à AML : Jack Bizlall Pointe du Doigt la VoH

Des employés d’Airports of Mauritius Ltd (AML) sont furieux. Ils ne sont pas contents du service de transport mis à leur disposition pour se rendre au travail.

15 Jun 2013, motors.mega.mu

Public Transport : Old Lady "Injured" by a Driver

Virmaley, 62 years living the Tamarin, alleges that he was insulted by a young catcher on Wednesday aboard a private bus to Baie-du-Cap.

31 May 2013, motors.mega.mu

School Transport: Anil Bachoo Asked to Review the System

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Infrastructure and Transport, Anil Bachoo, will review the system due to many problems faced by students lately busing.

27 May 2013, motors.mega.mu

Penalty Points: Protesting Against the "Favour" Made to Taxis Brown

Individual bus operators and taxi owners announced the creation of a common platform to protest against the " favour "granted to illegal taxis.

20 May 2013, motors.mega.mu

Transport: The Difficulty of Passengers

Transport in Mauritius falls within the mess. It is expected that the authorities will put some order. The passenger bus face daily hazards; whims of drivers and receivers, crowded buses and vehicles running late and idling are added to the feeling of insecurity, exacerbated by the unfortunate event occurred Sorèze where ten people died.

17 May 2013, motors.mega.mu

The "Killer Buses" Banned in India Since 2011

The " Killer Buses . " This led to the bus was nicknamed Blue Line in India, including Ashok Leyland models on our roads. After a long legal battle, the High Court in New Delhi ordered, in 2011, the withdrawal of the bus.

14 May 2013, motors.mega.mu

NTC Buses – Disastrous Management?

Still in mourning over the victims of the March 30 floods, the country was plunged into darkness yet again last week: a fatal road accident resulted in 10 deaths and forty injured.

11 May 2013, motors.mega.mu

Accident Sorèze: Air Leak in Brake System in Four Days Before the Tragedy

Ganesh Deepchand, the bus driver 4263 AG 07 had reported a problem of air leakage in the brake system 29 April 2013 as well as mechanical problems on the eve of the drama.

07 May 2013, motors.mega.mu

The UBIW Demand for a Separate Ministry for the Transport Sector

The chief negotiator of the Bus Industry Union of Workers (UBIW) Wakill Lalloo, wants a separate deal with the inland transport ministry. "One minister can not deal with three major sectors, infrastructure, marine and inland transportation," he said.

07 May 2013, motors.mega.mu

Alain Kistnen, the Transport Workers Union: "The Standing is Necessary Evil"

Even though the law is strict about this, recipients often turn a blind eye on the number of standing passengers in the bus, as well as the direction of the bus companies, according to the union.

07 May 2013, motors.mega.mu

Accident Sorèze : Our Buses Are Really Good for the Road?

How to explain the accident Friday that ten people were killed in Sorèze? Are we really safe in the bus? Dinesh Siharry has asked Sam Anthony Gerard, president of the Association of Open Bus Drivers and bus driver by profession, Alain Kistnen, secretary of the Union of Bus Industry Workers (UBIW) and Pascal Bestel, Field Manager and expert in auto mechanics. He hosted a special program on Saturday to try to understand the reasons for the accident. An excerpt from this issue ...

07 May 2013, motors.mega.mu

Transport, Alain Kistnen: "Not for an Increase in Bus Fares”

The threat of a strike by employees of the transit sector, on May 1, hovered for some time, but the data has changed.

30 Apr 2013, motors.mega.mu

Speed Limiters: How Effective Are They?

There was a staunch resistance from heavy vehicles owners when government first announced its intention to introduce speed limiters in 2010.

26 Apr 2013, motors.mega.mu

Transport En Commun: L'ultimatum

Depuis cette fin de semaine, les compagnies d'autobus sont confrontées à un ultimatum des plus délicats dans le cadre du bras de fer engagé avec les syndicats pour une amélioration des conditions d'emploi.

22 Apr 2013, motors.mega.mu