WATCH | Is Africa ready to harness tech to rev up public transport?

This TimesLIVE Dialogue, in partnership with the Gautrain Management Agency, explored the challenges and opportunities presented by smart mobility

14 March 2022 - 16:12
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Covid-19 made a considerable impact on the local public transport sector which, during lockdown, turned to technology to prepare for a post-pandemic future. The recovery of the industry has been aided by technological innovations — and the Gautrain has led from the front.

But is Africa really ready for the digitisation of the public transport sector? What is smart, data-centric mobility? And how can technology be applied more broadly to enable the transport sector and the passengers it serves?

These questions were explored in the third of a series of four TimesLIVE Dialogues, in partnership with the Gautrain Management Agency, on March 22.

Hosted by well-known media personality Joanne Joseph, it featured insights from experts such as Tshepo Kgobe, COO of the Gautrain Management Agency. 

Watch a recording of the event above.


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