CLEAN : South Africa rolls out road tolls

The transcript discusses the privatization of roads, turning them into commodities that require payment, which is opposed by the speaker. They criticize the user pays principle and advocate for free basic services. The speaker predicts the failure of the Etag system due to widespread non-compliance and urges people not to register or buy Etags.

What does the speaker identify as a new level of road management?

• Introduction of electric vehicles

• Reduction in road taxes

• Privatization of roads

• Increased road maintenance

What principle does the speaker disagree with regarding road services?

• User pays principle

• Government funding

• Public-private partnerships

• Environmental sustainability

What does the speaker advocate for in terms of basic services?

• More user fees

• Higher taxes for better services

• Free provision of basic services

• Increased privatization

What is the speaker's prediction about the Etag system?

• It will collapse

• It will be highly successful

• It will be adopted worldwide

• It will reduce traffic congestion

What action does the speaker encourage people to take regarding Etags?

• Ignore the Etag system

• Register and buy Etags

• Protest against road taxes

• Support the Etag initiative