Mixed reactions over e-tags

Mluleki Mrwebi
26 October 2012

Transport Minister Ben Martins said government done whatever it can to protect the poor from the financial burden of e-tolling.

Tariffs and regulations published in the government gazette today showed a decrease to the initial proposed tariffs.

Martins said tariffs have been lowered, caps have been reduced, discounts are being offered on tagged vehicles and during peak hours and exemptions have been introduced for public transport vehicles.

 There has been a 30-day public comment process which starts today.

Meanwhile the Freedom Front Plus says they will join Outa and Cosatu in opposing the project.

Freedom Front Plus spokesperson Anton Alberts said the proposed 30-cents-a-kilometre e-tag tariff for light vehicles, while those without the tags could pay almost double is still too high.

Alberts urged motorists not to purchase e-tags until the review has been concluded in the South Gauteng High Court.

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