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This document outlines proposed amendments to the NLTTA to address implementation challenges. Key purposes include defining roles, regulating services, extending time limits, and simplifying planning regime. The amendments aim to improve the effectiveness of the Act.
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NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AMENDMENTS TO THE NLTTA To address the areas that hamper the effective implementation of the Act
CONTENTS Background Main purposes of the amendments Proposed Amendments
BACKGROUND • The NLTTA came into operation on 1st Dec 2000 (Part 7: 1 June 2002) • May 2002 – Dept presented progress report on the status of implementation to the Portfolio Committee on Transport (PCT). • PCT: • commissioned an independent study to assess progress made in implementation: Palmer Report • conducted public hearings ( SALGA, SACO, SABOA, et.al made presentations.
BACKGROUND (cont.) • Key issues hampering implementation were identified. • The Dept initiated & co-ordinated a review process to address /amend the problematic areas. • W/shops were held & written submissions considered from stakeholders. • Review framework developed.
BACKGROUND (cont.) • Sep 2002 : Review process presented to LTCC, COTO and MINMEC. • Issues divided into 4 priority areas. • Priority 1 issues to be amended. • Priority 2-3 to be part of the NLTA. This are medium to long term issues • Priority 4 required clarity and interpretation • Started the bill drafting process.
MAIN PURPOSES OF AMENDMENTS • To provide for additional definitions. • To review (simplify) the transport planning regime. • To make provision for the new taxi vehicle sizes in anticipation of the TRP. • To extend certain time limits. • To extend duties/ responsibility of a holder of an operating licence
MAIN PURPOSE OF AMENDMENTS (Cont.) • To extend the functions of the registrar, the Minister, the MECs, and the Operating Licence Board; • To regulate the meter taxi and tourist services • To regulate the conveyance of passengers by LDVs; • To effect textual corrections and other matters.