Five commuters have sustained serious injuries, while another six have sustained minor to moderate injuries after their taxi they were travelling in left Old Grey Town Road and rolled several times before coming to a halt down a ten meter embankment into a ravine near Willowton just outside Pietermaritzburg this morning. ER24 and other emergency [...]
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Fourteen commuters were injured, 2 seriously when two taxis collided along Chloorkop road in Kempton Park on Sunday afternoon. Exact details of the accident is still speculative, however one taxi smashed into the rear of another taxi causing the driver to lose control and overturn. Netcare 911 and provincial paramedics arrived on scene and after the [...]
During December we find much more media exposure to safety on the roads of South Africa. With many people commuting between places of work and destinations where family and friends are eagerly awaiting them, there is a much bigger focus on safety. Even though we can do our utmost to prevent deaths, accidents do happen! [...]
Media Statement by Rehana Moosajee MMC Transport and assessment of BRT Day 1 ASSESSMENT OF DAY ONE OPERATIONS: REA VAYA BRT PHASE 1 A I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the commuters, drivers, station ambassadors, volunteers and other staff who have made the BRT happen this morning! Rea Vaya – We [...]
A visitor to the Arrive Alive website sent an email with the title “How to save money on Transport”. There also was a sub-title “This is what the recession is doing…how to save taxi fare!!!” We have decided to share this on the Road Safety Blog – as a warning to motorists and pedestrians! You [...]
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