You’ve no doubt noticed by now that if you’re on the road a lot, owning a car gets more and more expensive. Of course, a lot is connected with the increase in fuel prices, but this is obviously not the only reason. Indeed, you also have to think about maintenance, which is becoming increasingly expensive, as well as road tolls. And this is the tragedy, because last February, prices increased by 4.75% compared to the previous year, when prices had already soared. It’s a difficult situation for all motorists preparing for the summer holidays who are dealing with this increase.
🗣️ @CBeaune calls on road companies to lower toll rates: “I think it’s important that they make a commercial gesture of at least 10% for families going on holiday by road. »
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—RTL France (@RTLFrance) June 7, 2023
A small gesture
Indeed, a trip to France can quickly turn into an obstacle course for those on a particularly tight budget. Moreover, the car remains one of the cheapest alternatives to the train and plane. But how to do it when the travel is very expensive? Well, that’s a very good thing, because the government wants to act now. The latter, through the minister responsible for transport, turned to the companies responsible for highway management. It’s just asking for a small gesture for road users this coming summer season.
What is the discount?
ClĂ©ment Bohn confirms this on RTL” is important [qu’elles] make a commercial gesture ” and reports that “ Next week I will get the road companieseh “. Then he asks discount at least 10% on the amount of the duty, as what was introduced last year. But he wants it to happen sooner. Vinci Autoroutes has already started commercial operations, but it is only for motorists with holiday vouchers and electronic toll subscriptions. It remains to be seen what other operators will offer in the coming weeks…
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Source: Auto Plus
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