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South Africa: Role model for a transport revolution? — REV

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December 18, 2024

REV & Engine Africa are in Cape Town to find out how innovative the transport systems are and what's the best way to get around on your daily commute. We’ll check the public transport system, ask people about their daily life experiences, take a ride on a popular minibus, join the innovative electric three-wheel delivery-vehicle company MellowVans & visit South African spinning legend Eddie Rasta.

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New thinking and technology are revolutionizing our cars, our cities, and our way of life. Rev not only wants to know how quickly we get from A to B, but also how we get there.

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