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Ukraine must pass a law by the end of 2027 year that would allow charging for the use of motor roads in accordance with the agreements with the European Commission. The new requirements primarily concern trucks and buses, but for passenger cars the government has previously set a maximum tariff — 2,30 euros per 100 kilometers.
This was reported by Serhiy Derkach, First Deputy Minister of Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine.
Ukraine is preparing to introduce paid passage on certain automobile roads. The relevant legislative changes are part of commitments to the European Union.
According to Serhiy Derkach, the European Commission's requirements primarily relate to freight transport and buses. At the same time, there is no final decision yet on applying the new rules to car owners.
Ukraine established the legislative basis for building concession roads with paid passage back in 2018 year. However, to implement the new payment system, an additional law must be passed.
One of the options under discussion provides for separate payments for carriers. The funds obtained are proposed to be directed to repair, maintenance, and construction of motor roads.
As early as 2020 year, the Cabinet of Ministers approved maximum tariffs for using toll roads. The cost of passage depends on the vehicle category and distance traveled.
For passenger cars the maximum rate is 2,30 euros per 100 kilometers. For trucks with a mass from 3,5 to 12 tons a maximum tariff of 4,50 euros per the same distance is set.
The highest rate is provided for trucks weighing over 12 tons. It can reach 13,30 euros for every 100 kilometers of toll road.
However, approving the maximum tariffs does not mean all Ukrainian motorists are already obligated to pay for passage. The opening date of the first paid highway in Ukraine has not yet been announced.
At the same time, current legislation provides an important condition for such roads. Alongside a toll road there must be a free alternative route.
In neighboring European countries, toll road systems operate on different principles. For passenger car owners, electronic vignettes are often used, allowing road use for a certain period.
For example, in Hungary a vignette for 10 days costs about 17,50 euros, and annual about 157 euros. In Slovakia, a ten-day permit costs 10,80 euros, while annual is 90 euros.
In Romania a daily vignette costs from 3,50 euros, and a 10-day permit — 6 euros. In Poland there are also toll sections of motorways where the cost starts at 2,50 euros.
For freight transport in some countries a different calculation principle is used. In particular, the Hungarian HU-GO system and Polish e-TOLL provide for payment based on distance traveled.
Plans to build paid roads in Ukraine have been discussed for several years. In June 2023 year, then-head of the State Agency for Recovery Mustafa Nayyem reported on the preparation of a technical-economic justification for such projects in five regions.
Preliminary project cost was estimated at 6,5 billion dollars. At that time the government had already registered a bill that would create conditions for its implementation.
According to the described model, concession paid roads can be built with private investors' funds. At the same time, Ukrainian law requires the existence of a free alternative route for drivers.
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