1. Disruptive Transport Technologies- Is South and Southern Africa Ready?
By: Asisipho Gweba
From: University of Fort Hare

2. Presentation Outline Disruptive Technology
Argument against disruptive transport technologies
Is South and Southern Africa ready?
Recommendations
Conclusion

3. Disruptive Technology
Defined as new technologies which contribute significantly in the ways of doing business.
This hinders competition and can force other firms out of the market system.
For example, the UBER taxi threatens the traditional ways of doing business in the taxi industry.

4. Arguments against disruptive transport technologies
Increase in unemployment
Less consumption
Decrease in economic growth
Can be hacked

5. Is South and Southern Africa ready?
South and Southern African countries are not ready
Insufficient resources for generating more or enough electricity
Lack of funds
Few right and skilled workforce

6. Recommendations Inventing engines that consumes less fuel
Car sharing and multi-modal solutions
Capacity
Locating
Pricing

7. Conclusion
Technology is subject to changes, challenges, uncertainties and constraints.
Modes of transport that cater for individuals living in rural areas are important.
It improves social and financial activities in rural areas.