Question NW1329 to the Minister of Transport
20 July 2020 - NW1329
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
Whether any measures have been undertaken by (a) the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) and (b) Autopax in reaction to the reported findings by the Competition Commission that Prasa is abusing dominance in Johannesburg and favours Autopax in space allocation while restricting and/or denying other bus operators access to Park Station (details furnished); if not, why not; if so, has the Competition Tribunal submitted any formal notice to Prasa and/or Autopax?
Reply:
The finding by the Competition Commission (Commission) on the issues of dominance is not final and allows PRASA to respond to the finding. The Commission has referred its finding to the Competition Tribunal (Tribunal) for a final determination on the finding. PRASA is assisting this process by presenting evidence to the Tribunal to enable it to gain clarity and a balanced perspective on some of the issues arising out of the complaint and or the finding by the Commission. PRASA is finalizing its Answering Affidavit, which will be filed in due course and will enable the Tribunal to make a final determination.