(1) In Daveyton, where trains are currently not operational, commuters use taxis as the main mode of transport for both long and short distances. Daily commuters were paying R7,50 for a single trip on the train and in the taxi; the fare is R23 for a one-way/single trip. The average cost of taxi transport per month is nearly R1300.00 compared to rail transport, which costs an average of R 416.00 monthly.
The table below is a cost comparison for road vs rail transport:
Transport destinations |
2020-2021 |
Train fare |
2022-2024 |
Train fare |
Taxi |
Taxi |
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Daveyton- Dunswart |
R20.00 |
R7.50 |
R23.00 |
No service |
Daveyton - Germiston |
R23.00 |
R8.50 |
R25.00 |
No service |
Daveyton - Johannesburg |
R27.00 |
R11.50 |
R35.00 |
No service |
Daveyton- Pretoria |
R50.00 |
R12.50 |
R70.00 |
No service |
(2) Rail commuter transport is a cost-effective means of transportation. It is affordable, Government subsidized, and accessible. It has the ability to move a large number of commuters at once, which makes it an efficient mass mover. This accessibility provides commuters with access to economic opportunities at an affordable rate