The Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project Steering Committee, formed by Minister Sibusiso Ndebele to address the proposed e-tolling on Gauteng's roads, is compiling the toll tariff and stakeholder engagement draft report.
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.
It must be noted however that before a decision on the matter is reached, there will be another engagement round with the stakeholders who made submissions to the Steering Committee. It is only after this consultation, over the coming weeks, that the Minister will then be in a position to issue a final decision on e-tolling for the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Scheme.
It is of singular importance to us that this matter, which has attracted an outcry from a wide-ranging number of stakeholders, is dealt with thoroughly and in a manner that addresses the concerns raised during consultations.
It is of singular importance to us is that this process retains its integrity and that the outcome reflects the honest engagement we have had with our people across the spectrum. In reaching a final decision on this matter, it remains our duty to ensure that all the inputs are considered.
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.
Enquiries:
Thami Ngidi
Head of Communications: Department of Transport
Cell: 082 888 0852
Gauteng Freeway Tolling Steering Committee making progress
