Freeway tolls: background
As every year, toll rates are on the rise, and will become even more pronounced from February 1, 2023, with an average of average of 4.75% and 5.07% for some freeway companies. But what explains this increase?
Rising prices due to inflation
This is due to several factors, such as inflation, currently estimated at around 6%. Last October, Clément Beaune, Minister of Transport, confirmed a price increase of of 7 to 8%would not be sustainable for motorists".
Beyond this increase, the fuel rebatewhich had been reduced from 30 to 10 centimes since November 15, 2022, will end on December 31, 2022. In addition to this disparity, motorists will see the cost of using their vehicle increase, and the ZFE in several major cities.
Higher prices due to roadworks
Another factor behind the price increase is the planned roadworks. As we are in the midst of an energy transition, major investments are needed to accelerate the installation of charging stations at service stations, for example.
What measures have been put in place for "everyday users"?
The government is well aware of this increase, and of the plight of motorists. Several measures have been put in place to combat the increase.
An initial formula has already been introduced, where motorists who have made at least 10 round trips in a month and subscribe to electronic toll collection will be entitled to a a 30% discount. According to Le Parisienmagazine, the three main concessionaires (Vinci Autoroutes, APRR and Sanef) will increase this discount to reduction to 40%.which will be "deducted directly from the bill", as Véronique Tallon explained on December 2, 2022.
The government's second measure will last throughout 2023, when several freeway companies, such as APRR and Sanef, will introduce an automatic automatic 5% discount to all drivers of 100% electric carssubscribers to electronic toll collection. Véronique Tallon, Customer Manager at APRR, also points out that "this time, there will be no minimum number of round trips to make". This measure was introduced to accelerate and encourage motorists to make the energy transition, as explained by the Minister of Transport in a press release.
See also : government boost for electric mobility.
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