Gauteng Premier David Makhura has released the findings of the 2014 e-toll panel review, which found that the system, in its current form, is not affordable or sustainable.<\/p>\n
Premier Makhura presented the findings of the report at a media briefing, and was joined\u00a0by MEC of finance Barbara Creecy and MEC for transport Ismail Vadi.<\/p>\n
These were the key findings announced by Makhura:<\/p>\n
The panel also called for a “massive expansion” of public transport.<\/p>\n
According to Makhura, the full report contains close to 60 other recommendations which cover the various details and results of the impact assessment.<\/p>\n
Provincial government is working with Tshwane, Johannesburg, and Ekhuruleni to consider the best funding model moving forward, Makhura said.<\/p>\n
A possible funding mechanism being looked at in the report is a hybrid funding model – which details a number of revenue streams, including\u00a0contributions from car users, with\u00a0a “more affordable” flat rate.<\/p>\n
Makhura said he would hold a consultative meeting in February to determine the best funding method.<\/p>\n
“We take the view that every next step must be working with the people of Gauteng,” Makhura said.<\/p>\n
An official announcement will be made by government after the consultation process.<\/p>\n
In the mean time, Makhura said road users should keep paying e-tolls.<\/p>\n
“As we are finding appropriate responses to the concerns raised, my advice would be that people should continue to pay while we find a lasting solution,” the premier said.<\/p>\n
The Advisory Panel was established by Premier Makhura in July 2014 to conduct a comprehensive socio-economic impact assessment of e-tolls.<\/p>\n
The panel heard presentations from all sectors of Gauteng, including road user groups, opposition groups, unions, businesses, and even Sanral and the department of transport.<\/p>\n
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