Gautrain launches half-price rides – check here to see if you qualify for this
People living in households with a combined household annual income of R350,000 or less, students under the age of 25, scholars, pensioners and recipients of the SA Social Security Agency's (Sassa) disability grant are eligible for the half-price fares.
Passengers with return trips booked may also park at its stations for only R1 a day until the end of July.
Gauteng transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela said affordable and accessible public transport is crucial to reduce the cost of living for many South Africans as it significantly impacts household budgets and access to opportunities.
'As a result of SA's historical spatial planning, many people live far from work and opportunities and are faced with high transport costs,' she said.
'KlevaMova forms part of government's efforts to attract a diverse range of passengers across income groups, and ensure cost is not a barrier to accessing an efficient, safe and convenient public transport service.'
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