57 result(s) for toll system
Hungarian Opposition Slams Govt On Road Toll Alterations
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition parties savaged the government for changes it announced to the new motorway toll system, saying the scheme should be scrapped altogether. County e-stickers introduced at the start of this year will be valid until the first exit in the neighbouring county, saving drivers from having to pay the toll for both counties.
Road Toll System In Hungary To Be Amended At Several Points
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
While reinforcing the theoretical foundation of the system, the government decided to make several changes in relation with the road toll system. According to the announcement made by János Fónagy, county vignettes will be valid up to the first exit ramp after a county border instead of the last one before the border as of 1 February, 2015, and there will be several new toll-free sections as well.
Tarlós To Introduce Congestion Charge In Budapest From End-2016
- 13 Jan 2015 4:00 AM
- getting around
A realistic deadline for introducing a traffic congestion charge in Budapest is the end of next year, István Tarlós, the city’s mayor, told Népszabadság in an interview. Tarlós noted that his predecessor, Gábor Demszky, had undertaken to launch a congestion charge as a condition for EU financing for the construction of the city’s fourth metro line.
Hungary's Development Ministry State Secretary Insists Toll System Will Stay
- 9 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
The motorway toll system introduced on January 1 may be adjusted, but will remain in force, despite criticisms, Development Ministry state secretary János Fónagy affirmed in a Thursday interview with Népszabadság.
Orbán: New Toll System In Hungary On Test Run
- 9 Jan 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The new toll road system is on a test run until the third week of January, PM Viktor Orbán said, inviting critics to come forward in this period with suggestions for improvement. Orbán said the new pay-by-county system was good and enjoyed broad support, but it needed some adjustments.
New Update About Toll-Free Roads In Hungary
- 8 Jan 2015 10:30 AM
- getting around
From 1 January 2015 only the following road sections can be used toll free in Budapest, Hungary:
* the entire length of the M31 motorway
* the following sections of the M0 highway:
- the section between Main Route 1 and the M5 motorway
- The section between M4 highway (Main Route 4) and M3
- Megyeri Bridge (the section between Main Route 11 and Main Route 2)
* the entire length of the M31 motorway
* the following sections of the M0 highway:
- the section between Main Route 1 and the M5 motorway
- The section between M4 highway (Main Route 4) and M3
- Megyeri Bridge (the section between Main Route 11 and Main Route 2)
Hungary’s Opposition Slams “Chaotic” Introduction Of New Road Toll
- 6 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party has called on the government to waive fines for non-payment of the new motorway e-toll. Meanwhile the Democratic Coalition (DK), the Együtt (Together) party and green opposition LMP have demanded the new system be scrapped altogether.
Chaotic Launch For New Motorway Tolls In Hungary
- 5 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
The new motorway toll system got off to a shaky start as new passes were not available by December 31, although drivers were to have acquired them by January 1, Népszabadság reports.
Hungary’s Extraordinary Parlt Session Lacks Quorum
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The extraordinary session of parliament convened for Tuesday morning lacked a quorum as most lawmakers of the governing parties stayed away from the event. The session was initiated by the opposition Socialists to discuss proposed changes to the road toll system.
Hungarian Opposition Slams Govt On Road Toll Alterations
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition parties savaged the government for changes it announced to the new motorway toll system, saying the scheme should be scrapped altogether. County e-stickers introduced at the start of this year will be valid until the first exit in the neighbouring county, saving drivers from having to pay the toll for both counties.
Road Toll System In Hungary To Be Amended At Several Points
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
While reinforcing the theoretical foundation of the system, the government decided to make several changes in relation with the road toll system. According to the announcement made by János Fónagy, county vignettes will be valid up to the first exit ramp after a county border instead of the last one before the border as of 1 February, 2015, and there will be several new toll-free sections as well.
Tarlós To Introduce Congestion Charge In Budapest From End-2016
- 13 Jan 2015 4:00 AM
- getting around
A realistic deadline for introducing a traffic congestion charge in Budapest is the end of next year, István Tarlós, the city’s mayor, told Népszabadság in an interview. Tarlós noted that his predecessor, Gábor Demszky, had undertaken to launch a congestion charge as a condition for EU financing for the construction of the city’s fourth metro line.
Hungary's Development Ministry State Secretary Insists Toll System Will Stay
- 9 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
The motorway toll system introduced on January 1 may be adjusted, but will remain in force, despite criticisms, Development Ministry state secretary János Fónagy affirmed in a Thursday interview with Népszabadság.
Orbán: New Toll System In Hungary On Test Run
- 9 Jan 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The new toll road system is on a test run until the third week of January, PM Viktor Orbán said, inviting critics to come forward in this period with suggestions for improvement. Orbán said the new pay-by-county system was good and enjoyed broad support, but it needed some adjustments.
New Update About Toll-Free Roads In Hungary
- 8 Jan 2015 10:30 AM
- getting around
From 1 January 2015 only the following road sections can be used toll free in Budapest, Hungary:
* the entire length of the M31 motorway
* the following sections of the M0 highway:
- the section between Main Route 1 and the M5 motorway
- The section between M4 highway (Main Route 4) and M3
- Megyeri Bridge (the section between Main Route 11 and Main Route 2)
* the entire length of the M31 motorway
* the following sections of the M0 highway:
- the section between Main Route 1 and the M5 motorway
- The section between M4 highway (Main Route 4) and M3
- Megyeri Bridge (the section between Main Route 11 and Main Route 2)
Hungary’s Opposition Slams “Chaotic” Introduction Of New Road Toll
- 6 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party has called on the government to waive fines for non-payment of the new motorway e-toll. Meanwhile the Democratic Coalition (DK), the Együtt (Together) party and green opposition LMP have demanded the new system be scrapped altogether.
Chaotic Launch For New Motorway Tolls In Hungary
- 5 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
The new motorway toll system got off to a shaky start as new passes were not available by December 31, although drivers were to have acquired them by January 1, Népszabadság reports.
Hungary’s Extraordinary Parlt Session Lacks Quorum
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The extraordinary session of parliament convened for Tuesday morning lacked a quorum as most lawmakers of the governing parties stayed away from the event. The session was initiated by the opposition Socialists to discuss proposed changes to the road toll system.