With public anger against Gauteng’s e-tolling remaining undiminished, a new platform has been created to provide a united front against it.
Known as the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance, it aims to coordinate the strategies of a number of organisations opposed to e-tolling.
The SA Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association, one of the most vocal opponents of e-tolling, said: “Numerous organisations have been singing from the same hymn sheet to oppose the e-toll programme, but there was no unified platform to share and combine the efforts of business.
“The launch of Outa will provide this platform - a united front which will lend significant support to the cause.”
Organisations can sign up and display their support on the Outa website, and individuals can lend their support on the “support us” page as well as link through to the Outa Facebook page to express their concerns, comments and views.
According to an Outa press release, there are a number of electronic petitions and web sites denouncing e-tolling in Gauteng, but this platform will provide clarity around the misleading and ambiguous statements and questions about e-tolling.”
The Outa website will also be the platform where updates of the legal challenge will be posted when this is lodged. - Star Motoring