Increasing the UZ tariff for freight transportation will destroy Ukrainian roads,

Increasing Ukrzaliznytsia tariffs by 37% under martial law is a step in the wrong direction. The state must support the economy, preserve roads and encourage businesses to stay on the railway. Otherwise, we risk losing infrastructure, as well as citizens’ trust in government decisions. This was stated by the Chairman of the Federation of Transport Employers of Ukraine, the first Minister of Transport of Ukraine Orest Klympush.

“Ukraine is in a difficult period when every action of state-owned enterprises must take into account economic reality, the interests of business and society. In such conditions, the decision of Ukrzaliznytsia to increase freight tariffs looks not only unreasonable, but also dangerous for the entire transport system of the country. The consequences of this step will come out far beyond the railway…