October is Transport Month. During this month Department of Transport and its entities will showcase transport infrastructure services in aviation; maritime; public transport and roads. This month will also be used to further advance the country’s road safety initiatives, while also creating awareness of the economic benefits of the sector.
We aim to raise awareness of the important role of transport in the economy and to invite participation from civic society and businesses alike, in providing safer, more affordable, accessible, and reliable transport.
Our investments in the transport sector are aimed at stimulating development and creating jobs as part of the country’s Nine-Point Plan. These investments will ensure that we build an integrated public transport network across the country.
Our investments in rail, roads, and public transport are changing the way people access their places of work, study, and entertainment. These investments will also help to grow our economy and address the challenges of unemployment, poverty, and inequality.
October was declared Transport Month in 2005 during the Transport Lekgotla. It is used to raise awareness on the important role of transport in the economy and to encourage participation from civil society and business, including the provision of a safe and more affordable, accessible, and reliable transport system in the country.
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