James Hall
MOZAMBIQUE - The third tollgate along the Witbank to Maputo road opens this week, with fee breaks given to commuters but not to freight haulers.
75 000 meticais will be the toll for heavy vehicles, compared to 50 000 meticais for two-axle vehicles and 7 500 meticais for motorcycles for passage through the tollgate opened on January 15 near the capital city. It is the handiwork of the Trans-Africa Concessions consortium that is constructing the highway and its servicing infrastructure. The Maputo Municipal Assembly is unhappy with the tollbooth's location, which they feel will negatively impact commuters.
The National Road Authority is giving a break to frequent users, with reduced tariffs awarded depending on the amount of travel recorded on special cards. Motorcyclists and car drivers will benefit, but not commercial heavy trucks.
The National Road Authority last year indicated that the SA-Moz highway is a significant money saver for the transport industry compared to previous routes, whereas drivers in the Maputo area stand to benefit less and their sheer numbers will amortise toll discounts.
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