M.Ing. (Civil Engineering) / The research was aimed at providing decision-makers, planners and engineers with guidelines regarding the control and management of combi taxi facilities. Since the combi taxi industry originated in the early 1970's, research has been done on various aspects related to the industry. This includes issues such as the planning and design of facilities, the recognition of taxi associations, the establishment of liaison committees, legal aspects and the promulgation of by-laws. The operational management and day-to-day operation of facilities is also discussed in the literature. A need, however, still exists amongst various players to have guidance with regard to the broader control and management aspects related to combi taxi facilities. The implications of recent changes in national policy, regarding the devolution of power to the "lowest possible authority", have also not been addressed in the literature. This document is based on a comprehensive literature study, discussions and a survey amongst the most important role-players in the combi taxi industry, such as authorities, the private sector and taxi associations. The survey and discussions were aimed at obtaining information and the perceptions that these parties hold on the control and management of combi taxi facilities. The various control and management functions are highlighted in this document, as well as, the most appropriate parties that should assume responsibility for these functions. The various alternatives for the development of facilities, including involvement by the private sector and taxi associations, are discussed and the influence that the development would have on the parties most appropriate to assume responsibility for the control and management functions. The discussion in this document is concluded with some remarks on the management of certain of these functions. The guidelines provided at the end of this document should not be seen as prescriptive, but rather to assist in the control and management of facilities.

The aim of this dissertation is to promote public transportation by creating an effective terminal facility accessible to all commuters and creating an identifiable landmark within the city. The facility must have adequate services to support users, such as taxi operators, commuters, tenants, traders and the general city dwellers. Construction of the terminal will be funded by government’s budget allocated to upgrading of public transport. The facility will subsequently generate an income through rent from shops, kiosks, hotels and other commercial activities, allowing the terminal financial sustainability. It must promote safety and convenience to the commuter thereby improving comfort. The terminal must offer a public transport infrastructure that will be more advantageous than private transportation, eventually encourage medium and high income population sectors to start using public transportation. Sustained flow of passengers will increase economic opportunity to traders. The methodology for the research of this dissertation will be based on the grounded theory. Factual information will be gathered from similar projects that have been built in recent years and are located around the country. These terminals have allowed South African culture to adapt itself to these types of interventions. Through a qualitative analysis, This dissertation will reveal findings, concepts and hypotheses, that will form a base for the philosophy and finally the design of an integrated commuter centre. / Dissertation (MArch(Prof))--University of Pretoria, 2008. / Architecture / unrestricted

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