SA roads 'will need billions'

[quik]

How about the government removes all tax on petrol (should more than halve the price) and then converts everything to toll roads run by private companies? Then we might actually have something approaching a decent road network. It'll probably work out cheaper too.

But how will government be able to get their finger in the pie with your suggested structure? Government needs to look out for nr 1 you know

 

[Syndyre]

But how will government be able to get their finger in the pie with your suggested structure? Government needs to look out for nr 1 you know

Let's give them a 5% consultancy fee then, it'll still work out cheaper.

 

[quik]

Let's give them a 5% consultancy fee then, it'll still work out cheaper.

You're missing the point. 5% money under their control versus 100%. Hmmmm, which option to choose?

 

[Syndyre]

You're missing the point. 5% money under their control versus 100%. Hmmmm, which option to choose?

Yeah I know, we're screwed.