Tolls for trucks will rise by almost a fifth. Will the Czech Republic stop being a paradise for freight transport?
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The Czech government wants to increase tolls for heavy goods vehicles. According to information from Hospodářské noviny, the state hopes to gain up to four billion crowns a year thanks to this change. The toll is set to rise by roughly one fifth.
Minister Ivan Bednárik is responsible for this change. Originally, the government wanted to raise fees even more, but it is now proposing a smaller increase. The minister said that, compared with previous governments, he wants to raise tolls more significantly.
So far, the Czech Republic has been among the countries where trucks can pay for using motorways relatively cheaply. Many lorries from other countries pass through the Czech Republic, and therefore this traffic is a significant source of revenue for the state. The new toll could change this situation and at the same time increase the costs of transport companies.
The increase in tolls may also affect the prices of goods, because carriers may pass their higher expenses on to customers. Further information about the effective date and specific rates will be important for companies and for drivers who regularly travel on Czech roads.
Sources: Hospodářské noviny
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