Better public transport will also deliver an opportunity for cheaper car insurance premiums!

The Department of Transport should be commended for the efforts to improve the public transport system in South Africa. Although many might consider the recent developments as small steps, they are urgently needed, in fact, and it could have a huge impact on road safety, the environment, economic development and financial stability.

Efforts to improve public transport is not only in line with the objectives, such as the decade of road safety, but also on reducing congestion on our roads and the emission of CO2 gases.
More and more South Africans by bus and train. Earlier today there was a very positive sign for the Gautrain project as thousands of commuters traveled the new route between Johannesburg and Hatfield. Last year I took the Bus Rapid Transit System [BRT] from the center of Johannesburg Soccer City and must admit is very impressed.



MyCiti bus service in Cape Town Two weeks ago I was also impressed at seeing the MyCiti bus service in Cape Town and was told that friends in Blouberg Beach have used this service to their satisfaction as well! Similar services are rolled in other provinces with feeder buses, the transportation of the main bus stops.
A less obvious benefit, but a very important one in this difficult financial environment, the benefits of these commuters not only saves time and effort, but also in other transportation costs as well!

Commuters need to monitor the way in their vehicles - and if such a distance is significantly reduced by the use of public transport, they have to consider a pay as you drive car insurance option. Users of public transport can on fuel and vehicle maintenance costs, but also on car insurance, where to save the car insurance around the track, which they travel structured!

Vehicle owners must monitor their car insurance premiums and compare the premiums of the premiums they will pay if the average distance is reduced. Route is one of the most important parameters in the calculation of car insurance premiums are used!

Compare insurance quotes is the best way to find cheaper car insurance premiums. We would like to point out that these are carried out annually - and especially if it significant changes in driving behavior of our insured vehicle owners!