Gautrain launches 50% fare discount with new KlevaMova offer
Gautrain's new initiative offers half-price train fares to low-income earners, students, pensioners, and disability grant recipients, making daily commuting more affordable for thousands.
Travelling on the Gautrain has become more affordable for many in Gauteng, thanks to a new discounted fare initiative called KlevaMova. Launched by the Gautrain Management Agency and the provincial Department of Roads and Transport, the product offers a substantial 50% discount on train fares to a wide range of qualifying passengers.
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The discount is available to individuals living in households with a combined annual income of R350 000 or less, students under the age of 25, learners, pensioners, and recipients of Sassas’s disability grant. The discounted tickets are available as weekly, monthly, and return trip products.
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela described the initiative as a vital step in making public transport more accessible to vulnerable groups. “The high cost of travel continues to be a burden, especially for those living on the outskirts of economic centres,” she said. “By reducing fares, we aim to ease the financial pressure on households and improve access to work and study opportunities.”
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Figures from the Gauteng Household Travel Survey highlighted the issue. Nearly 60% of households were spending more than 10% of their income on public transport in 2019/20, a notable increase from 55% in 2014.
Diale-Tlabela also called on employers to promote KlevaMova among qualifying staff. “We want to see a more inclusive ridership on the Gautrain. This is about creating equity in mobility.”
To benefit from KlevaMova, individuals must apply by submitting supporting documentation. Applications are subject to verification before approval.
The initiative is complemented by a major reduction in parking fees. From April 1 to July 31 2025, all Gautrain users can park at any station for just R1 per day, making the service even more appealing to those who drive to stations.
This latest move aligns with the province’s long-term Integrated Transport Master Plan, which places passenger rail at the centre of efforts to reduce road congestion, accidents, and emissions.
More details about KlevaMova and how to apply are available at Gautrain.co.za, via the toll-free number 0800 428 87246 (0800 GAUTRAIN), or at Gautrain stations (excluding OR Tambo) between 08:00 and 17:00 from Monday to Saturday.
With KlevaMova now available, public transport in Gauteng may finally become a viable and cost-effective option for many more residents.
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