The public must be aware that lower Gauteng e-toll tariffs can always be raised later, the Democratic Alliance said on Thursday.<\/p>\n
“It’s no use ‘sweetening’ the e-tolls by lowering the tariffs, as they can always be raised later,” Democratic Alliance MPL Jack Bloom said in a statement.<\/p>\n
“Lower tariffs also make the e-toll collection even more irrational, as we could end up spending more on the collection system than on the roads.”<\/p>\n
Bloom said the DA noted that government had approved the gazetting of the e-toll terms and conditions, including updated tariffs.<\/p>\n
A 30-day period for public comment was given.<\/p>\n
“Government will, at the end of 30 days, incorporate this round of public comment and publish its final position after a further 14 days,” it said.<\/p>\n
Bloom said it was unfair to call for public comment without making the e-toll contract available.<\/p>\n
“Public opposition will remain unless government can show that it is genuinely willing to address legitimate concerns by people who feel very financially stressed,” he said.<\/p>\n
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