Pretoria - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane is expected to meet the national Minister of Transport, Sbu Ndebele today to discuss the implementation of the tolling system in the province.
The meeting is aimed at exploring alternative options in the best interests of commuters and the state.
In her State of the Province Address yesterday, Mokonyane expressed the provincial government's concern about the implementation of the tolling strategy in Gauteng.
"As government, we are not opposed to the idea of tolling as a cost recovery mechanism. However, we are concerned at the manner it is to be implemented, including the pricing and its impact on the economy of our Province," said Premier Mokonyane.
The open road tolling system will consist of 49 electronically operated toll gantries distributed on sections of the N1, N3, N12 and R21 freeways between Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Light vehicle drivers will be charged 66 cents for every kilometre travelled on the provincial freeways, motorcycles will pay 40 cents per kilometre while taxis will pay half the amount.
A commuter who travels 63 kilometres from the south of Johannesburg to Centurion along the N1, undertaking 22 trips in one month, will need to pay an amount of R472.18 for the month.
The Premier will be accompanied by MEC for Roads and Transport Ismail Vadi.
