The amount spent on transport in Gauteng varies widely, with residents spending from nothing to R9,500 a month, according to a province-wide survey by the Gauteng City-Region Observatory (GCRO). The median monthly spend is R500.

The 2023/4 GCRO survey, which collected data from 13,700 residents, gives insight into the amount spent on transport by individuals as well as the mode of transport used for the ‘longest part of their most frequent trip’.

More than a quarter of respondents (27%) said they primarily drive cars. They spend vastly different amounts, but their median spend is R2,000 a month, which is the same as Gautrain commuters.

Minibus taxis are the most commonly used transport, used by 38% of respondents who spend a median of R350 a month. This is less than that of bus and train users, although few residents said they travelled by bus or train.

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