Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC Urges Scholar Transport Operators to Adhere to Licensing Regulations
The Gauteng provincial government, led by MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has warned scholar transport operators sternly. The MEC has urged all school transport owners to strictly comply with operating licensing regulations, emphasizing that failure to do so will result in severe legal consequences.
Notices Issued to Ensure Legal Operation
The Department of Roads and Transport has issued notices to all school transport operators before the school re-opening for both coastal and inland areas. The focus is on ensuring that vehicles used to transport learners are legally licensed and roadworthy. The warning extends to drivers, who must possess valid operating licenses, or risk having their vehicles fined, impounded, or worse, banned from transporting learners altogether.
Safety Risks Posed by Unroadworthy Vehicles
MEC Diale-Tlabela highlighted the safety risks posed by unroadworthy vehicles and amateur drivers, which have led to numerous tragic accidents in recent years. “Our priority is to save lives in the learner transport system,” she stated. “Those who disregard these regulations will face the full might of the law.”
Routine Traffic Law Enforcement
Routine traffic law enforcement checks will be conducted across the province, and any operators found non-compliant will face strict penalties.
Public Works, Roads, and Transport Department Support in Mpumalanga
Furthermore, the Department of Education in Mpumalanga has echoed this call, emphasizing that roadworthy vehicles are crucial for ensuring the safety of children as they travel to and from school.
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