About
Southern African Bus Operators’ Association (SABOA) is the credible voice of an inclusive, efficient,
sustainable and transforming bus and coach industry. It plays a pivotal role in an integrated
transport system through safe, reliable and affordable bus and coach services that add value, and
are attractive to stakeholders.
Since its inception in 1980, SABOA has been actively involved in establishing and promoting
training in the industry. These initiatives saw it working in close partnership with the University of
Johannesburg (UJ) to introduce training programmes tailored to meet the needs of the industry.
The three-year Diploma in Road Transport has been very successful in training and empowering
thousands of bus company employees since the inception of the qualification in 1980.
SABOA has also partnered with the Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) in the
establishment of learnerships in the industry. As well as to offer skills training programmes for
SMME’s in various fields, to ensure they are better equipped to become part of the mainstream of
public transport.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Our Associated Members are from a wide range of Industries.
Industry suppliers provide essential goods and services to logistics companies, trucking firms, and
freight carriers. These include materials, spare parts, fuel, lubricants, tires, and maintenance
equipment.
Equipment and Vehicles: Suppliers offer trucks, trailers, and other specialized vehicles used for road
freight. They also provide technological solutions such as GPS tracking systems, telematics, and
fleet management software.
Safety and Compliance: Suppliers contribute to safety by providing safety gear, reflective clothing,
and warning signs. They also supply compliance-related items like tachographs, load securing
equipment, and safety manuals.
Environmental Considerations: Suppliers play a role in promoting eco-friendly practices. For
instance, they provide low-emission engines, fuel-efficient tires, and other sustainable solutions.
Innovation and Research: Suppliers invest in research and development to improve road freight
efficiency. They collaborate with manufacturers to create better-performing vehicles and
components.
OUR INDUSTRY
Daily Mobility of Millions of People
- Learners who require transport to and from school
- Workers who require transport to and from their jobs
- Individuals who seek employment, access to health and other services
- long distance services as well as local and international tourists
OUR TEAM
Sharmini Naidoo
Executive Manager
(Acting)
Professor Jackie Walters
Strategic Advisor
Rika Van Eeden
Accounts
Precious Seobi
Administrator
SABOA SECRETARIAT:
SABOA Cell No. 078 8800 015 (WhatsApp)
SABOA Cell No. 078 8800 015 (WhatsApp)
Who We Are:
Established in 1980, SABOA is a non-profit,
member driven Association focused on creating
a transformative and sustainable bus and coach
industry in South Africa. The association plays a
key role in the transport policy formulation
process and is an active and credible participant
in the consultative platforms of Government.
SABOA is committed to representing the
interests of its members and its lobbying,
research, education and empowerment
initiatives. The Associations, through its long-
standing involvement in public transport, has
become known as the Voice of the Bus and
Coach Industry.
SABOA’s Vision Guides the Activities of the
Association:
‘SABOA is the credible voice of an inclusive,
efficient, sustainable and transforming bus and
coach industry, which plays a pivotal role in an
integrated transport system through safe,
reliable and affordable bus and coach services
that add value and is attractive to our
stakeholders.’
Our Industry:
The bus and coach industry in South Africa plays
a vital role in the economic and social
development of the country. As a provider of
transport services, it has and continues to
provide daily mobility to millions of people who
are dependent on public transport. These
commuters are made up of, learners who require
transport to and from school, workers who
require transport to and from their jobs,
individuals who are seeking employment or
access to health and other services, long-
distance services as well as local and
international tourists who travel within and
across the borders of South Africa.
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© SABOA - SOUTHERN AFRICAN
BUS OPERATORS ASSOCIATION
SABOA Initiatives -
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Lobbying
•
Research
•
Education
•
Empowerment
Our Industry:
Daily Mobility of Millions of People
•
Learners who require transport to and from
school
•
Workers who require transport to and from
their jobs
•
Individuals who seek employment, access to
health and other services
•
long distance services as well as local and
international tourists
Our Members
Our Associated Members are from a wide
range Industries.
Industry suppliers provide essential goods
and services to logistics companies,
trucking firms, and freight carriers. These
include materials, spare parts, fuel,
lubricants, tires, and maintenance
equipment.
