The DLM reported that it has an inadequate and ageing fleet and that the high level of debt limits the ability of the DLM to acquire new vehicles or maintain existing ones. The Committees were told that new residential development put pressure on the current fleet and that hampers service delivery drastically. The DLM added that cash flow constraints hinder the application for loans to renew/expand the fleet. The DLM informed the Committees that three main towns and various rural areas (namely: Longlands, Gong-Gong, Smitsmine, Stillwater, Pniel, Holpan and Koopmansfontein) require many vehicles per area due to a larger distance amongst households.