The annual increase of the Chapman's Peak Drive toll tariff fees will take effect on 1 July 2012. The increase is determined according to the percentage increase between the Consumer Price Index (PCI) in March the previous year and March the current year, plus 0.4%.
This year the percentage increase is 6.45%. For a light motor vehicle, the toll will now start at R6.00 for frequent users with a maximum of R33.00 for individual trips. Wild Card holders will continue to enjoy further discounts, starting at R4.00 up to R26.00.
In addition to the vehicles currently being exempted from paying toll fees, the following vehicles will also be exempted from paying toll fees from 1 July 2012:
The notice to increase the tariff toll fees will appear in the Government Gazette on Friday, 15 June 2012.
The table below illustrates the tariff toll increases since 2009. The most discounted fare available is shown (in brackets). Minibus taxis registered for public transport will pay R17.00.
Toll Tariffs from 2009 to 2012 | |||||
Description | Vehicle Class | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
Motorcycle | Class 1 | R18.00 | R19.00 | R20.00 | R22.00 (R2.50) |
Light Motor Vehicle | Class 2 | R28.00 | R30.00 | R31.00 | R33.00 (R4.00) |
Minibus | Class 3 | R38.00 | R40.00 | R42.00 | R45.00 (R15.50) |
Midibus/ Medium Heavy Motor vehicle | Class 4 | R113.00 | R119.00 | R124.00 | R134.00 (na) |
Bus/ Med Heavy Motor vehicle | Class 5 | R283.00 | R298.00 | R311.00 | R335.00 (na) |
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