Johannesburg – The Gautrain has launched KlevaMova, a special product offering a 50% discount on train trips.
KlevaMova offers a 50% discount to individuals living in households with a combined household annual income of R350 000 or less, students under the age of 25, scholars, pensioners, and recipients of the South African Social Security Agency’s (SASSA) disability grant.
The cost of transport remains one of the highest cost items for many households, particularly for households located on the periphery of cities, far from economic hubs.
This was confirmed by the Gauteng Household Travel Survey which found that nearly 60% of households spent more than 10% of their income on public transport in 2019/20, up from 55% in 2014.
“I am pleased to announce that the Gautrain train fares will now be more affordable,” said the Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela.
She added that, affordable and accessible public transport is crucial for reducing the cost of living for many South Africans, as it significantly impacts household budgets and access to opportunities.
“As a result of South Africa’s historical spatial planning, many people live far from work and opportunities and are faced with high transport costs,” said Diale-Tlabela.
“KlevaMova forms part of Government’s efforts to make the Gautrain more accessible to a large share of the population in Gauteng, attract a diverse range of passengers across income groups, and ensure that cost is not a barrier to accessing an efficient, safe, and convenient public transport service,” Diale-Tlabela indicated.
The MEC also urged corporates to encourage their qualifying employees to take advantage of the KlevaMova product.
KlevaMova offers eligible customers a 50% discount on Gautrain train fares only, available as Weekly, Monthly and return trip products.
To qualify for the discount, interested individuals must apply by submitting relevant documentation, and are subject to an approval and verification process.
For more information on this product, members of the public may contact the Gautrain on toll-free number 0800 428 87246 (0800 GAUTRAIN), daily from 05h30 to 20h00, visit http://www.gautrain.co.za, or visit a Gautrain station (excluding OR Tambo) Monday to Saturday between 08h00 and 17h00.
In addition to the KlevaMova 50% discount product, the Gautrain announced a significant reduction in parking fares. All passengers may park at a Gautrain station for just R1 a day when they ride the train from 1 April to 31 July 2025.
“Gauteng’s 25-Year Integrated Transport Master Plan (ITMP25) prioritises a passenger rail network as the backbone of the province’s modernised and integrated transport system,” said MEC Diale-Tlabela.
“Taking more people off the roads will indeed bring numerous benefits including less road congestion, road accidents, and harmful carbon dioxide emissions.”
With the launch of KlevaMova, diverse people across income groups will be able to access an efficient public transport service and improve their commuting experience, reduce commute-related stress, and enhance their overall quality of life.
