Get 50% Off Gautrain Trips Plus R1 Daily Parking With New KlevaMova Deal

The Gautrain has unveiled a new initiative aimed at easing transport costs for low-income earners, students, and pensioners. Dubbed KlevaMova, the programme offers a 50% discount on train fares and parking for just R1 per day, helping more Gauteng residents access efficient public transport.

This effort was announced by Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, as part of the province’s push to make the Gautrain more inclusive and cost-effective. The announcement comes amid growing concerns over the rising cost of public transport, especially for those living on the outskirts of Gauteng’s cities.

Who qualifies for KlevaMova?

The KlevaMova discount applies to several groups:

• South Africans in households earning R350,000 or less annually

• Students under the age of 25

• School learners

• Pensioners

• SASSA disability grant recipients

These individuals can apply for the 50% fare discount, which is available for Weekly, Monthly, and return trip options. However, eligibility is subject to documentation and verification.

R1 parking for everyone

From 1 April to 31 July 2025, all Gautrain users will be able to park at any Gautrain station for just R1 per day—a move designed to further encourage rail travel over private cars.

The MEC emphasised that transport remains one of the biggest expenses for lower-income households. The Gauteng Household Travel Survey revealed that nearly 60% of households spent over 10% of their income on public transport in 2019/20—up from 55% in 2014.

“Affordable and accessible public transport is not just a social issue—it directly affects cost of living and access to jobs and education,” said Diale-Tlabela.

A long-term shift in transport planning

KlevaMova aligns with Gauteng’s 25-Year Integrated Transport Master Plan (ITMP25), which aims to make rail the backbone of the province’s modernised, integrated system. According to the MEC, reducing road congestion, emissions, and accident rates all depend on shifting more people to efficient rail systems.

The MEC also called on businesses to promote the programme by encouraging qualifying employees to sign up.

Passenger numbers still down

Beyond social aims, the discount is likely a strategy to boost ridership, which has not recovered to pre-pandemic levels. The Gautrain has lost over 5 million passengers over the last four years, partly due to a rise in remote work and growing reliance on private vehicles.

In response, officials have laid out plans to expand the Gautrain’s reach through new routes and stations.

Gautrain expansion plans

A Notice of Route Determination was issued on 26 February 2025, outlining proposed extensions of the Gauteng Rapid Rail Integrated Network. These include:

• Little Falls to Jabulani Station (via Roodepoort)

• Cosmo City to Samrand Station (via Fourways, Sunninghill, and Olievenhoutbosch)

• Cosmo City to Lanseria Station (via Cradle and Smart City Stations)

These developments form part of a broader effort to connect more communities to Gauteng’s key economic centres.

The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) oversees the system under a Concession Agreement with the Gauteng Provincial Government and a private operator. The network currently runs over 80 kilometres and links Johannesburg, Pretoria, Kempton Park, and OR Tambo International Airport.

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