WHY WE ARE WINNERS
From 2005 Kopano Bus Services has been getting recognitions for excellence following nominations by commuters. “We got other awards consecutively from Productivity SA. Some of our drivers are also driving the company forward, they win awards in the driving competitions hosted by the Department of Transport,” adds Ms Maponya.
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Kopano Bus Service is preferred for dependable and reliable offerings to its customers. Busses adhere to timetables giving passengers senses of certainty that a bus will arrive at a particular destination on time and at regular intervals. Scheduled operations are continuously monitored and maintained while intervention measures are on hand.
AFFORDABILITY
The entity’s prizing models ensures sustainably without compromising its values which include quality and respect, safety, reliability, integrity and respect. Coupon system offers passengers discounts on trips while passengers using cash also find their rides affordable and comfortable.
LEADERSHIP
Kopano Bus Services directors, management and staff rely on passenger forums, traditional leaders, communities, suppliers and organised labour unions as crucial stakeholders. Engagements with stakeholders are held regularly and even at short notices directors are able to convene meetings when a need arises. This type of inclusiveness gives the company a preferred entity status in areas where it
operates.
WOMAN ON BOARD
Kopano Bus Service is engaged in opening more spaces for women in its operational and technical departments. “The only space we are proud of enough women is the administration, finance and HR. But this is no really much, because they are not even making 25% of the entire staff establishment of 179 employees,” she says.
CLOSING THE GENDER GAP
“To close the gender gap, I am now finalising the recruitment process of 200 women which will be given skills in driving. As a company we train these women in order to create a pool of not only female bus drivers but truck drivers as well. “Their training programmes will cover defensive driving and management of hazardous products. Of course, the company cannot employ them
10 MEMBER DIRECTORS
Mr John Modjela is currently the Chairperson following the passing of the founding chairperson M Herman Mangwale (May his soul rest in peace) during 2001.
OUR PASSENGER BUSES
Kopano Bus Service fleet is mainly made of 65- and 80-seater buses. These buses are reliable, comfortable and consistently clean to offer passengers a superior onboard experience.
