Gautrain slashes ticket
The discount is available to individuals in households with a combined annual income of R350 000 or less, as well as students under 25, schoolchildren, pensioners, and recipients of the SASSA disability grant.
Announcing the initiative on Tuesday, Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela said KlevaMova is part of broader efforts to ensure cost is not a barrier to accessing reliable and efficient public transport in Gauteng.
'KlevaMova forms part of government's efforts to make the Gautrain more accessible to a large share of the population in Gauteng, attract a diverse range of passengers across income groups, and ensure that cost is not a barrier,' said Diale-Tlabela.
The programme addresses a major concern highlighted by the Gauteng Household Travel Survey, which found that nearly 60% of households spend over 10% of their income on public transport, especially those living far from urban centres due to apartheid-era spatial planning.
The KlevaMova discount applies to Weekly, Monthly, and Return trip tickets for the Gautrain train service only. Interested commuters must apply and submit supporting documents for verification to qualify.
For more information, applicants can: Call the Gautrain toll-free number: 0800 428 87246 (0800 GAUTRAIN)
number: Visit www.gautrain.co.za
Go to any Gautrain station (excluding OR Tambo) Monday to Saturday, 08:00-17:00
In addition to fare discounts, Gautrain has slashed parking fees to just R1 a day for all passengers who ride the train, valid from 1 April to 31 July 2025.
'Affordable and accessible public transport is crucial for reducing the cost of living and improving access to opportunities,' said Diale-Tlabela.
'The initiative also supports our 25-Year Integrated Transport Master Plan (ITMP25), which positions rail as the backbone of a modern, efficient, and low-carbon transport system.'
Gautrain hopes the initiative will ease commute-related stress, reduce road congestion, and promote greater economic inclusion and environmental sustainability across Gauteng.
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