New “KlevaMova” product from Gautrain offers 50% off for low-income families, students, pensioners, and more
By Staff Reporter
Gauteng, South Africa — A new product launched by Gautrain is set to make train travel more affordable for thousands of South Africans. The initiative, called KlevaMova, offers a 50% discount on train fares to qualifying individuals, including those living in households with an annual income of R350,000 or less, students under 25, school learners, pensioners, and recipients of SASSA disability grants.
The high cost of transport has long been a concern for many households, especially those living far from city centres. A recent Gauteng Household Travel Survey showed that in 2019/20, nearly 60% of households spent more than 10% of their income on public transport — a rise from 55% in 2014.
“I am pleased to announce that the Gautrain train fares will now be more affordable,” said Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela. “Affordable and accessible public transport is crucial for reducing the cost of living for many South Africans.”
She added that KlevaMova is part of broader government efforts to make the Gautrain more accessible to a wide range of people. “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.”
The discount applies only to train fares and is available in Weekly, Monthly, and return trips. To benefit, individuals must apply with the necessary documents and go through a verification process.
MEC Diale-Tlabela also encouraged businesses to support employees who may qualify: “We urge corporates to encourage their qualifying employees to take advantage of the KlevaMova product.”
In addition to the fare discount, Gautrain is offering parking for just R1 per day for anyone who uses the train between 1 April and 31 July 2025.
“Taking more people off the roads will indeed bring numerous benefits, including less road congestion, road accidents, and harmful carbon dioxide emissions,” said Diale-Tlabela, referring to the province’s 25-Year Integrated Transport Master Plan (ITMP25), which promotes passenger rail as a key part of the future transport system.
