The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for a full investigation into maladministration by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Board regarding the awarding and management of seven multi-year refurbishment contracts worth a combined R7.5 billion. According to the DA: "While commuters struggle to get to work, and seek work every day with unreliable trains, PRASA wastes R3.5 billion. And while train ticket prices keep rising, taking money from the poor, PRASA wastes R3.5 billion. This is a disgrace and a scandal which must be brought to book."