Cabinet welcomes President Jacob Zuma’s signing into law the Transport Laws and Related Matters Amendment Bill as well as the Supreme Court of Appeal’s dismissal of an appeal by the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (Outa) in its e-toll challenge against the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral). Cabinet believes these developments now allow the people of Gauteng and South Africans in general to focus on the benefits we have already gained - and still stand to gain - from improvements to the freeways in the economic hub of South and Southern Africa. The e-tolling system is one aspect of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project which has enhanced the movement of people and goods and will make the provincial and national economy more efficient into the future. E-toll tariffs have been reduced in response to public comment; poor passengers have been taken care of through the exemption of public transport operators from paying toll fees; a monthly payment cap has been introduced, and a rebate system exists for transport companies. Cabinet calls on users of Gauteng’s freeways to abide by the law, demonstrate good citizenship and make their contribution to a better South Africa by registering for e-tags and paying for use of these world-class roads. Cabinet urges South Africans to pull together and work together to make the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project a success and to appreciate the remarkable growth of modern infrastructure in the country. The Minister of Transport will announce the date on which e–tolling will come into effect. Cabinet urges all the motorists who frequently use the Gauteng freeways to register on the system and purchase their e-tag so as to enjoy the discounted tariffs.
Posted on: Thu, 10 Oct 2013 10:08:29 +0000
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