Mokaila To Slash Transport Fares Vows To Stop Importation Of Fongkong Cars

Monday, October 31, 2016

SELEBI-PHIKWE: The Minister of Transport and Communications, Kitso Mokaila has vowed to slash air and train fares to enable more passengers to utilise the services in a bid to address the traffic congestion, which he says has a significant contribution to alarming road accidents.

He however noted that the move to reduce fares might face resistance from road transport operators for fear of losing customers, stating that thorough consultation with all critical stakeholders will be made before taking the decision to avoid conflicts.

He also vowed to stop the importation of Asian cars in the country that he said are leading in environmental pollution.

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Mokaila To Slash Transport Fares Vows To Stop Importation Of Fongkong Cars

SELEBI-PHIKWE: The Minister of Transport and Communications, Kitso Mokaila has vowed to slash air and train fares to enable more passengers to utilise the services in a bid to address the traffic congestion, which he says has a significant contribution to alarming road accidents.

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