The SA National Roads Agency (Sanral) says it has experienced significant increases in e-toll registrations in the build up to the implementation of the system on 30 April.
The increased traffic for registration has been experienced at customer service outlets around Gauteng. However, the agency has not provided specific figures as to the number of users that have registered overall. The last reported figure was 320 000 e-tag purchases.
"Most of these registrations have taken place at e-toll customer service outlets in selected shopping malls. It is anticipated this number will increase as the e-toll commencement date draws closer."
The agency encourages road users to become e-toll-ready by registering for their e-toll account within the next two weeks.
It adds that drivers can also register for the system by visiting the Sanral Web site at www.sanral.co.za or by contacting the e-toll call centre on 0800 726 725. Bulk registration for 50 or more e-toll accounts can also be made by contacting the e-toll call centre.
"Over the past weeks, Sanral has undertaken a number of tests to ensure the system is ready for toll commencement on 30 April. This includes live testing of the e-toll billing system and testing of the e-tags. This is part of the preparation to ensure that invoices are processed properly when e-tolling goes live," says Sanral.
It explains that road users can opt for the prepaid e-toll account, which works in the same way as a prepaid cellphone account. "With this option, road users can top up their e-toll account either by visiting an e-toll customer service outlet or via electronic funds transfer. In both cases road users are not required to provide their banking details."
E-toll account-holders can manage their e-toll account online through the e-toll Web site, www.sanral.co.za, where they will be able to view and print all transactions.
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