The Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) has written an open letter to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, urging him to prioritize transport and mobility in the upcoming national budget. The AA highlights the pressing need for investment in road infrastructure, public transport, fuel pricing, and road safety.
The Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) has issued an open letter to Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana ahead of his upcoming Budget Speech. In the letter, the AA calls for a significant focus on transport and mobility within the national budget, emphasizing its role as a crucial driver of economic growth, safety, productivity, and social equity.
The AA highlights several pressing challenges facing South Africa's transport sector, including deteriorating road infrastructure, inadequate public transport, high fuel prices, and alarming road safety statistics. \The organization urges the Minister to prioritize increased funding for road rehabilitation and smart infrastructure solutions to address the deteriorating road network, particularly in rural and township areas. It also advocates for greater government support for the minibus taxi industry, which serves a majority of commuters, and for investment in the ailing rail system. Furthermore, the AA calls for a review of the fuel levy structure to alleviate financial pressure on consumers and explore alternative funding models for road maintenance and the Road Accident Fund. \The AA stresses the importance of road safety, noting the tragic loss of over 12,000 lives annually on South African roads. It urges targeted investments in law enforcement, comprehensive road safety campaigns, and infrastructure improvements to reduce fatalities. The organization concludes by emphasizing that transport and mobility are not mere budgetary considerations but are central to South Africa's economic recovery, job creation, and overall well-being. It urges the Minister to reflect these critical needs in the upcoming fiscal budget
TRANSPORT MOBILITY BUDGET SOUTH AFRICA ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE PUBLIC TRANSPORT FUEL PRICING ROAD SAFETY
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