The content on this page is not written by Polity.org.za, but is supplied by third parties. This content does not constitute news reporting by Polity.org.za.

Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) welcomes the legal and other decisions from the court today to delay the implementation of Gauteng e-toll system. The decision by the court today provides an opportunity to review and revisit the approach to e-tolling and fully address the practical challenges surrounding the implementation of the system.

It has been the view of BUSA that more time is needed to properly address the regulatory and cost implications of the e-toll system. BUSA hopes the time will be wisely used to engage constructively with key stakeholders on the concerns that have arisen around the implementation of e-tolling. In particular the cost of administering the e-toll scheme needs critical interrogation, as well as to explore supplementary funding models.

Further engagement by the Department of Transport and SANRAL on this matter is needed in order to ensure that the final arrangements are more broadly acceptable.