Risk and Management Factors: Participation Options for Small and Medium Sized Bus Transport Operators in the Tendering for Contract System in South Africa

Abstract

In this paper, an analysis is undertaken against the background of public transport policy changes in South Africa, of the role of small public transport enterprises in the tender for contract system. The analysis include the problems that small business in general experience to access public transport opportunities, an analysis of the tender risk elements from the perspective of different role players and potential initiatives to accommodate small business. Emphasis is placed on the potential of franchising and subcontracting as ways to accommodate small business and deal with the risk factors as perceived by the different role players.