Gautrain passengers can now download free online books for the next 12 months.
The Gautrain Management Agency has partnered with Bookboon to make professional and business e-books available to Gautrain passengers.
Founded in Denmark in 1988, Bookboon is the world's largest online publisher of e-books, with over 50 million downloads in 2015. It is focused on publishing student literature for engineering, IT and business students, as well as short and practical business books.
Gauteng MEC for roads and transport, Ismail Vadi, says passengers will be able to download free online books from the Bookboon Web site in the field of engineering, IT, marketing, finance and entrepreneurship.
"Gautrain is delighted about the Bridging the Gap initiative, as we are aware that education in South Africa is expensive, especially the cost of books," Vadi says.
The Bridging the Gap initiative forms part of Gautrain's ongoing endeavours of ensuring customer experience on the Gautrain is of high quality and that service continues to offer added value.
Vadi points out the partnership between Gautrain and Bookboon will ensure Gautrain continues to change people's lives for the better, not only through efficient public transport but by contributing to the creation of many development opportunities in the Gauteng province.
"This is a moment of pride for us because we are the first state-owned entity that has structured this partnership with Bookboon. We are very proud of this partnership as it is linked to knowledge and expertise within a variety of fields," Vadi concludes.
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