MTN To Keep Soweto Traffic Lights On

MTN will supply Soweto with backup power for traffic lights close to its base stations to help reduce congestion during load shedding.

The telecommunications giant has partnered with the Johannesburg Road Agency (JRA) via a service-level agreement that will use the mobile operator using backup power from its base stations.

“To ensure efficient traffic flow at peak times, we need smooth-flowing traffic corridors that lead traffic onto highways, keeping people moving to their destinations with ease and efficiency,” said Acting JRA CEO Zweli Nyati.

“By ensuring a stable power supply to traffic lights, we aim to enhance road safety, minimise congestion, and create a more seamless driving and transportation experience for all road users.”

“By providing reliable AC power backup to traffic lights at intersections near its network stations, MTN is taking a proactive step towards enhancing traffic management in the region,” said the mobile operator in a statement on Monday.

“We are engaging a number of metros to offer this solution in other parts of Gauteng and the rest of the country. Strong public and private partnerships can make such a positive impact on the lives of South Africans, and this is one such example where a simple collaboration using existing infrastructure will help decongest traffic, while also saving commuters time, frustration and money,” said MTN South Africa CEO Charles Molapisi in the statement.