The suspension by the SA National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) of the start of e-tolling in Gauteng leaves more time for the Road Freight Association (RFA) to get some answers to the queries it has laid before the agency. According to Gavin Kelly, technical and operations manager of the association, there is an all-stakeholders meeting today (January 20), after which certain matters may be clarified. Also, he confirmed, the RFA recommendation to members was not to register for the e-tags until some answers were forthcoming. This move was also followed by various other organisations. “At this stage we have not yet registered (for e-tags),” said Mike Scott, executive with trucking major, Cargo Carriers, and chairman of the Federation of Southern African Road Transport Associations (Fesarta). “We work closely with the RFA, and it still has matters pending about the e-tolling system.” Alex van Niekerk, spokesman for Sanral, said that he could reveal no more than was contained in the agency’s release.
