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On Tuesday, the outgoing Seimas adopted amendments to the Highway Development and Maintenance Program Financing Act for the second time only: 76 Seimas members voted in favor, one voted against and one abstained.
The contribution will be calculated according to the type of car and emission standards. The fee will be charged only for driving on state highways.
State, national and regional highways may also be taxed if the carriers choose them to avoid taxes. Driving on local roads will not be charged.
The marginal toll for buses and light-duty vehicles (up to 3.5 tons) will reach 3.5-7 cents per kilometer, for the heaviest 5-16 cents.
Vehicles of special services, national and interior defense systems, local buses, cars and buses adapted for the transport or driving of disabled people will be exempt from the tax.
Minimum rates will apply to farmers and agricultural enterprises if they receive more than half of their income from agriculture and transport their goods. Minimum rates for energy and coaches.
The government will allocate up to 90 million to the toll system. of the DNA Plan for the Economy of the Future or provide a state guarantee for the loan.
The new road pricing regime is expected to be operational from 2023, and the investment in it is expected to pay off in three years, according to the transport ministry.
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