R80 billion down the drain for South Africa’s failed public transport system

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R80 billion down the drain for South Africa’s failed public transport system
After spending R80 billion in two decades, the Department of Transport is ceasing its grant payments to South Africa's bus rapid transit system over low commuter numbers.
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