"The Easter Cape's integrated transport master plan will be a lasting legacy of the current government, which will be appreciated by many generations to come," Marawu said at the launch of the province's plan in East London.
The plan was aimed at improving the quality of life of Eastern Cape residents, supporting economic growth and improving access to community services and facilities. she said it would focus on inter-town and long-distance public transport with the intention to establish a provincial public transport network.
Arrangements needed to be made with existing operators, such as the minibus taxi industry, to help make the shift to the new system. It was proposed the new system would be operated by businesses using local operators.
"Several contracts were envisaged based on geographic areas and operational circumstances," said Marawu.
She said that only 15.5% of households in the Eastern Cape had a car and 15.9% used minibus taxis. "Nearly 50% of travel within the province was for educational purposes, the highest in South Africa," she said, adding that about a third of households spent more than 10% of their income on transport.
"It is shocking 23% of people spent more than 20% of their income on public transport," Marawu added.
Source: Sapa via I-Net Bridge
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