They just opened a bigger, tech-heavy Norton Toll Plaza. The Transport Minister, Felix Mhona, said it is supposed to fight traffic jams and make roads safer. Cash from the tolls will supposedly get pumped back into fixing highways and bridges.
This is not just for collecting money, though. They are also putting ambulances with crews right at the plaza. The idea is to get crash victims to a hospital faster, aiming for under an hour to maybe save some lives. Mhona called it part of a bigger plan for dealing with accidents after they happen.
The plaza is also the first spot in the country to test all-electronic payments. Drivers would not have to stop. Officials claim this will cut down on lines, reduce vehicle emissions, and push people toward cashless options. The minister also mentioned audits and parliament watching the books to try to stop any money from disappearing.
This is not just for collecting money, though. They are also putting ambulances with crews right at the plaza. The idea is to get crash victims to a hospital faster, aiming for under an hour to maybe save some lives. Mhona called it part of a bigger plan for dealing with accidents after they happen.
The plaza is also the first spot in the country to test all-electronic payments. Drivers would not have to stop. Officials claim this will cut down on lines, reduce vehicle emissions, and push people toward cashless options. The minister also mentioned audits and parliament watching the books to try to stop any money from disappearing.
