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PL reacts to the Llogara Tunnel, requests the revision of the €5 fee

Politiko 2024-07-07 11:39:10

The Freedom Party has reacted to the tax of 5 euros imposed by the government for passing through the Llogara tunnel, despite the fact that the tunnel was built with the money of Albanian taxpayers.

In a statement to the media, the secretary for the empowerment of women in the Freedom Party, Ines Shehu, asked the government to clarify where the amount collected from the passage of vehicles in this tunnel will go and requested the revision of the fee depending on the flow and costs. of maintenance.

THE WORD

Dear citizens, at the height of the tourist season, the roads in our country are leaving not only tourists but also citizens of our country unable to reach their destinations. The infrastructure situation in Albania faces a series of challenges that negatively affect the country's economic development.
Dilapidated and inadequate roads, lack of modern public transport systems, as well as limited energy and water services, create difficulties for businesses and foreign investors. These problems increase operating costs and limit companies' ability to compete in international markets. In addition, the insufficient and very often problematic infrastructures make all tourists have a bitter taste from vacations in Albania!
Yesterday, with the inauguration of the new Llogara tunnel with songs and dances from Rilindja, this bitter taste could not be missed. Although built with taxpayers' money, without any form of private financing, PPP or concession, this tunnel will be toll-free from next year. Not a little, but 5 Euros to access a tunnel of only 6 kilometers, we were informed yesterday by the deputy prime minister.
So the idea is that dozens of roads that urgently need intervention could be paved with that much money.
It has been announced that the tunnel will be operated with a fee of 5 euros per passage. But it is unclear whether the entire amount will go to its maintenance and the rest will be transferred to the budget, or will it be managed by a private company that will collect the toll and maintain the segment?
The government should clarify how much maintenance costs and how much money will be spent per year. Then the exercise is done and the fee comes out, which will have to change depending on the flow and maintenance costs but not be fixed.
And if that wasn't enough, the narrow and damaged roads, the limited public transport services, and the poor infrastructure of tourism services, such as hotels and restaurants, make the country less attractive to international tourists. Problems with water and electricity supply affect the quality of services offered to tourists, creating a negative image for the country. This situation will hinder the development of tourism in our country and by adding the extra costs of every highway, a big barrier is being put on every average Albanian citizen, so that he cannot access our Ionian Sea!