The National Land Transport Act, 2009 is a legislative framework enacted in South Africa to regulate and oversee the development, restructuring, and management of the national land transport system.
It also mandates the establishment of transport regulators at national, provincial, and municipal levels to oversee licensing and compliance.
User charges and public-private partnerships are encouraged to supplement government funding.
A core aim of the Act is to ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.
It mandates that public transport systems be designed to accommodate diverse user needs.