E-tolls not scrapped, tariffs revised

Yet, the E-toll system will not be scrapped as hoped by the DA or Outa.

Instead, motorists will face a revised tariff structure.

This includes a 30c/km tariff for light motor vehicles (which is about a 50 per cent reduction), and also 30 free gantry passes a year.

Controversial at this stage is that motorists will have to pay to renew their car license, while all users who do not pay tolls in the required 30 days will have to pay double. This amount will be capped.

The new dispensation will be implemented in phases, while the monthly revised cap (reduced by 50 per cent) will be implemented in next two to three months.

There will be a 60 per cent reduction in outstanding debt dating back to 2013, with six months to pay such debt.

Public transport will remain exempted for E-tolls.

Ramaphosa said the new dispensation demonstrates that the government is a listening, caring and responsible government.

Read reactions from Twitter users, below.

Ridiculous. U renovate a house without consulting the owner then demand payment!! Life must really be good. #eTolls

— robertmarawa (@robertmarawa) May 20, 2015

Ramaphosa's definition of a "caring, responsible and responsive government" and my definition are not the same 😐 #eTolls

— Lady Gugu (@LadyGuguuu) May 20, 2015

Ramaphosa prefers to view #etolls payments as 'compliance' and not 'enforcement'. Just like our mothers made us comply – with wooden spoons.

— Jerusha Raath (@JerushaRaath) May 20, 2015

https://twitter.com/craigwilson/status/601006885647581185

#Etolls Ramaphosa: The new dispensation addresses concerns that have been raised by the people of the province.

— POWER987News (@POWER987News) May 20, 2015

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