Cosatu to strike over e-tolling
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has called on government to scrap e-tolling and threatened widespread strike action if toll fees are introduced. Responding to recommendations by the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) steering committee that the proposed toll tariffs for Gauteng be reduced from 66c/kilometre to 40c for light vehicles – the [...]
e-Tolling committee proposes reduced fees
The Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) steering committee has proposed reducing toll fees for motorists – but emphasised that no final decision has been taken.
Speaking during a stakeholder meeting, committee chairperson, George Mahlalela, noted that the proposals were yet to be adopted.
“It was made clear right at the outset that the principle of tolling has been accepted,
and that the matter under review was the proposed tariff of 66c/km, initially suggested as the charge for a vehicle without an e-tag account,” he said.
Following a public outcry, the steering committee has now recommended toll tariffs that include a decrease from 30c per km down to 24c per km for motorcycles and 40c per km for light vehicles, a decrease from 49.5c per km.
Still no decision on e-tolling
The Department of Transport (DOT) has reiterated that no decision has been made on the controversial Gauteng toll tariffs.
Following media reports that the proposed toll tariff of 66c/km for motorists will more than likely not change – the department has said the claims were “inaccurate”.
“We wish to reiterate that no decision has been made on the Gauteng toll tariffs. The tariffs will be announced by Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele in due course, after studying the final recommendations of
the Steering Committee as well as consultation with the Political Oversight Committee,” Transport DG and chairperson of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) Toll Steering Committee, George Mahlalela said.
July deadline for e-tolling decision
The Department of Transport (DOT) says it will only make a decision on the controversial e-tolling fees at the end of July.
The Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project Steering Committee, which was formed by Transport minister, Sibusiso Ndebele to address the proposed e-tolling on Gauteng’s roads, says it is putting the final touches to the report before it submits it to the minister for consideration.
“In the interest of all our road users, we cannot rush into hasty decisions on the e-tolling issue as this might, however well-intended undermine the very aim of having engaged with all the stakeholders,” says the department.
Decision on e-tolling fees in limbo
The Department of Transport (DOT) says no deadlines have been set for its decision on disputed e-tolling tariffs.
According to Transport minister, Sibusiso Ndebele, an announcement on the final outcome of this process will be made shortly following further consultation with stakeholders.
“The steering committee chaired by the Director-General, embarked on extensive public consultation to review the concerns raised and the assumptions underlying the determination of the tariff. A comprehensive report on the work of the steering committee will be submitted in due course which we will review,” he explained.
No hasty decisions on e-tolling
While the report on e-tolling prices will be ready tomorrow, the Department of Transport (DOT) has warned that a final decision on the highly contested tariffs will only be made after a few weeks.
“Given the number of issues which have been raised during the stakeholder engagement, it is expected that once the report is handed over to the minister, the minister will take time to exercise his mind studying the report,” said the department.
Following an outrage over proposed toll tariffs, Ndebele announced a steering committee to help deal with concerns. He noted that outcries over costs were a concern but noted the department had to meet its commitments for the repayment of the R20 billion debt for the project.
Friday deadline for e-tolling decision
The Department of Transport says its report on the highly contested e-tolling fees will be finalised on Friday.
While the final report was expected in April, Transport minister, Sibusiso Ndebele noted that some delays and extensive consultations had led to the failure to meet the initial deadline.
“As the steering committee consolidates and prepares to finalise its report, it is our hope that this process has enabled us to engage fruitfully on this important initiative
in the verall improvement of our transport infrastructure and system”, said Ndebele.
Following an outrage over proposed toll tariffs, Ndebele announced a steering committee to help deal with concerns. He noted that outcries over costs were a concern but noted the department had to meet its commitments for the repayment of the R20 billion debt for the project.
Talks on e-tolling kick-off
The steering committee on the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) has started with public consultations and engagements on the highly contested tolling fees of the freeway system in the province. Chaired by the Director-General of the Department of Transport (DOT), George Mahlalela, the committee met with stakeholders from the business fraternity last week as it [...]
Committee to address e-tolling cost concerns
Following an outrage over proposed toll tariffs, Transport minister, Sibusiso Ndebele, has announced a steering committee to help deal with concerns. Speaking at a briefing yesterday, Ndebele noted that the steering committee would begin work next week, when it meets with stakeholders. “We announce the government-side of the steering committee, as a result of concerns [...]
Mokonyane to meet Ndebele over tolls
Amid growing concerns about the , Gauteng premier Nomvula Mokonyane is set to meet with the Transport minister, Sibusiso Ndebele, today over the issue. The premier made the announcement during her State of the Province address after the soon to be introduced Gauteng e-tolling project caused an outcry from taxi bosses, Cosatu and the general [...]
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