89 result(s) for congestion
MPs Vote Down Planned "Congestion" Fee For Budapest
- 9 Jul 2012 9:06 AM
- getting around
Parliament on Friday rejected an amendment motion under which a congestion fee could be collected from drivers in Budapest. The motion was submitted by two deputy mayors who are also MPs, of whom Gábor Bagdy abstained from voting while István György voted against his own proposal. It was soundly rejected by 305 votes to 14.
Budapest Mayor Tarlós To Launch Congestion Fee In 2013
- 15 Jun 2012 9:02 AM
- getting around
The introduction of a congestion fee by the summer of 2013 may seem early, but it is unavoidable to raise funds for the financing of the Budapest transport company BKV, Budapest mayor István Tarlós said yesterday. The European Union set the congestion fee as a precondition for subsidising metro line number four, and it was accepted by the previous city leadership, Tarlós said last week.
Challenges Seen For Budapest "Congestion Fee" Scheme
- 27 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
The new Széll Kálmán plan calls for the introduction of a congestion fee in Budapest from July 2013, but the conditions for such a scheme are lacking, according to an independent analysis.
Top 10 Reasons to Love Budapest - Part 3
- 13 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
Two more things to love as we head into a four-day weekend (during which I still intend to be posting…) here in Budapest!
New Taxes Proposed To Save Budapest Public Transport Company BKV
- 7 Mar 2012 8:06 AM
- getting around
"A proposal to generate funds for Budapest public transport company BKV would levy taxes on companies under whose land public utility cables run, Népszabadság reports. The Századvég institute also proposed a congestion fee from the second half of next year and a lower VAT on BKV tickets.
LMP Calls For Congestion Charge In Budapest
- 16 Aug 2010 3:00 AM
- getting around
"LMP would introduce a fee for cars driving into downtown Budapest, according to its local election campaign literature.
Greg John Dorey, Former British Ambassador To Hungary
- 1 Jan 2009 11:00 AM
In December 2007 Greg Dorey became British Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary. Greg took up his appointment on 3 December 2007 and presented his credentials to Hungarian President László Sólyom on 5 December. Before his Xpat Interview here are just a few highlights from his CV.
Weekend Escape From Budapest To Copenhagen
- 10 Jul 2008 10:00 AM
- travel
The royal Danish capital has just been crowned the best city in the world for quality of life. Copenhagen grabbed top spot for its cutting-edge design credentials amongst other factors including the number of cinema screens and ease of getting a quality glass of wine at 1am.
MPs Vote Down Planned "Congestion" Fee For Budapest
- 9 Jul 2012 9:06 AM
- getting around
Parliament on Friday rejected an amendment motion under which a congestion fee could be collected from drivers in Budapest. The motion was submitted by two deputy mayors who are also MPs, of whom Gábor Bagdy abstained from voting while István György voted against his own proposal. It was soundly rejected by 305 votes to 14.
Budapest Mayor Tarlós To Launch Congestion Fee In 2013
- 15 Jun 2012 9:02 AM
- getting around
The introduction of a congestion fee by the summer of 2013 may seem early, but it is unavoidable to raise funds for the financing of the Budapest transport company BKV, Budapest mayor István Tarlós said yesterday. The European Union set the congestion fee as a precondition for subsidising metro line number four, and it was accepted by the previous city leadership, Tarlós said last week.
Challenges Seen For Budapest "Congestion Fee" Scheme
- 27 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
The new Széll Kálmán plan calls for the introduction of a congestion fee in Budapest from July 2013, but the conditions for such a scheme are lacking, according to an independent analysis.
Top 10 Reasons to Love Budapest - Part 3
- 13 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
Two more things to love as we head into a four-day weekend (during which I still intend to be posting…) here in Budapest!
New Taxes Proposed To Save Budapest Public Transport Company BKV
- 7 Mar 2012 8:06 AM
- getting around
"A proposal to generate funds for Budapest public transport company BKV would levy taxes on companies under whose land public utility cables run, Népszabadság reports. The Századvég institute also proposed a congestion fee from the second half of next year and a lower VAT on BKV tickets.
LMP Calls For Congestion Charge In Budapest
- 16 Aug 2010 3:00 AM
- getting around
"LMP would introduce a fee for cars driving into downtown Budapest, according to its local election campaign literature.
Greg John Dorey, Former British Ambassador To Hungary
- 1 Jan 2009 11:00 AM
In December 2007 Greg Dorey became British Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary. Greg took up his appointment on 3 December 2007 and presented his credentials to Hungarian President László Sólyom on 5 December. Before his Xpat Interview here are just a few highlights from his CV.
Weekend Escape From Budapest To Copenhagen
- 10 Jul 2008 10:00 AM
- travel
The royal Danish capital has just been crowned the best city in the world for quality of life. Copenhagen grabbed top spot for its cutting-edge design credentials amongst other factors including the number of cinema screens and ease of getting a quality glass of wine at 1am.