240 likes | 324 Views
Comprehensive overview of proposed amendments to address issues hindering NLTTA implementation including background, main purposes, and specific proposed amendments.
E N D
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 2003 – 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. • 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 2-4 to be part of the NLTA. • 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.