The National Land Transport Act, 2009 is a legislative framework enacted in South Africa to regulate and oversee the development, restructuring, and management of the national land transport system. Signed by the President on 3 April 2009 and published in the Government Gazette on 8 April 2009, the Act aims to consolidate the functions of land transport governance, establish institutional structures, and guide transport policy across the national, provincial, and municipal spheres of government. [1]
The Act serves to: [2]
The Act defines the responsibilities of the three spheres of government: [2]
The Act integrates transport planning with land use and development. Key components include:
The Act introduces measures to regulate road-based public transport, including operating licences for minibus taxis, buses, and metered taxis. It also mandates the establishment of transport regulators at national, provincial, and municipal levels to oversee licensing and compliance.
The Act provides for the establishment of Municipal Land Transport Funds to finance public transport infrastructure, operations, and maintenance. User charges and public-private partnerships are encouraged to supplement government funding.
A core aim of the Act is to ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. It mandates that public transport systems be designed to accommodate diverse user needs.
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