Question NW2496 to the Minister of Transport

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21 November 2016 - NW2496

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Mulaudzi, Adv TE to ask the Minister of Transport

In light of the unsuccessful implementation of the e-tolling of freeways in the Gauteng Province, what measures is she putting in place to ensure that the Government cancels e-tolling and seeks other means to fund the cost?

Reply:

There is no decision to cancel e-tolling which is part of the User Pay Policy.

It must be noted that the Department will continue implementing the current policy, the “User Pay” which is also a norm in the whole world and will proceed with exploring other infrastructure financing models that would alleviate pressure on the fiscus, but get good level of service of all categories of our road network.

It is not true that the e-tolling of the GFIP is unsuccessful in its implementation, we need to address the issue of civil disobedience and allow law enforcement agencies to play their part.

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