National Landtransport Amendment Act 23 of 2023

Summary

The source comprises excerpts from the National Land Transport Amendment Act 2023, formally published in the South African Government Gazette, designed to thoroughly update the land transport regulatory framework. The Act institutes major administrative restructuring by clearly defining the roles of the National Public Transport Regulator and the new Municipal Regulatory Entities. Key policy revisions mandate the promotion of accessible transport and non-motorised transport and define new public transport categories, including e-hailing service. The legislation also clarifies contracting procedures for service providers, introducing specific maximum terms for negotiated agreements and provisions for short-term stopgap contracts. Furthermore, it outlines the critical legal process for the conversion of old permits to operating licences and imposes stricter requirements for accommodating targeted categories of passengers.