Nearly 15 000 people have applied for the Gautrain’s KlevaMova affordability product within a year of its launch, with the discounted offering now accounting for about 11% of all Gautrain passenger trips.
Launched in May 2025, KlevaMova provides qualifying passengers with a 50% discount on train fares, targeting individuals from households earning R350 000 or less annually, scholars, pensioners and SASSA disability grant recipients. About 6 000 approved users are already actively using the system following a verification process.
The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, said the uptake reflects growing demand for affordable and reliable public transport.
“KlevaMova is making Gautrain more accessible to lower-income commuters, particularly young working adults under 40 within the R350 000 income bracket. Across all user categories, 94% of KlevaMova users are workers, highlighting the important role affordable transport plays in connecting people to economic opportunities,” said Diale-Tlabela
Passenger usage is highest from the Tshwane region, with Hatfield, Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand and Rhodesfield among the busiest originating stations, while Sandton Station is the leading destination station.
KlevaMova is available as weekly, monthly and return-trip products. Applicants are required to submit supporting documentation and complete a verification process before accessing the benefit.
According to the Gauteng Household Travel Survey (2019/20) compiled by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, nearly 60% of households spend more than the recommended 10% of their monthly income on transport.
KlevaMova forms part of broader efforts to expand access to safe, reliable and efficient public transport, while reducing affordability barriers and promoting more equitable mobility across Gauteng. It also reinforces Gautrain’s positioning as an aspirational mobility brand that seeks to combine world-class service with increased affordability and accessibility for a wider range of commuters.
To start the KlevaMova application process, members of the public may visit www.gautrain.co.za or contact the Gautrain on the toll-free number 0800 428 87246 (0800 GAUTRAIN), daily from 05h30 to 20h00.
