JUMP
THE Q
What you said
Saving time on your journey is pretty important, whether you’re hauling freight or going down to the coast to visit family. Nobody wants to be stuck in a queue at a toll gate – especially at peak times. Getting yourself an e-tag means you don’t even have to stop while driving through a toll point. We got out there to set up Mobile Payment Stations so people could register and asked interested motorists how they felt about the faster, more convenient shesha lanes, as part of our Jump the Q campaign. Here’s what we heard...
“My perception of toll gates, relating to
e-tags, is that it’s a good thing. Many of
us are going to get it and many of us are
going to Jump the Q. This is good, I like
the promotion and the encouragement
Wessel is on the road every day, travelling along the N1 from Ventersburg to Johannesburg. “One of my freight trucks was unable to travel past the N4 because of TRAC. Then they said that if I had an e-tag, I would be able to pass. That’s why I am registering. I saw the Mobile Payment Station truck standing here and I saw an opportunity to solve my problem.
Moeketsi frequently travels to Johannesburg to purchase cars at auction. “I’m glad I met you guys here, you made it easy for me.”
“I work in Devland, so I travel to Joburg every day. Some days I try to use the Golden Highway, but it’s not worth it.
Lebo Khobeli, Nelspruit
“I have my own e-tag and we also have for our company vehicles. I was just worried that at Machado and Middleburg there is no e-toll, but now that you say you have it, I’m very happy about that. I always use this road, so it’s great that e-toll is working.”
So most of the time I use the N1 and I have to pay cash. But I have the tag now, so you guys have saved me time. You know, it’s so convenient for us to just come here and fill in the forms. It’s a good thing for you guys to come out here, because sometimes we’re lazy to go to your offices. It’s so easy for us to fill in the forms. And you know we like freebies, hey?”
“It’s actually going to save more time for me. It’s quite an advantage unlike queuing up when you have to pay at the tollgates and stuff. It’s a lifesaver.”
Khanyisa is a student, who was on her way home to Lydenburg for the weekend when we caught up with her. “I appreciate the N4 and the new e-tolls, because I use the N4 every day.”