Transport

Government, parliamentary and legislative information on Transport.

RAF Seeks Nominations for Board

Department of Transport

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has called for nominations of suitable candidates to serve on its board.

In a notice in Government Gazette 36461, the RAF describes the board as exercising the “overall authority and control over the financial position, operation and management of the Fund”.

Plans Afoot to Increase Investment in Local Rail Industry

Department of Transport

The transport department wants legislation in place by 2015/16 that drives investment and reform in the local rail industry.

The department revealed this during a briefing on its budget in parliament.

Gordhan Reiterates Support for E-Tolling

National Treasury

National treasury has defended the use of e-tolling to pay for new roads in Gauteng as opposed to the fuel levy.

In a written reply, the finance minister, Pravin Gordhan, asserted that the toll system is more effective in combating road congestion as it favours public transport over private transport.