Provincial Councils of Biscay opt for amounts lower than the maximum allowed by the EC and discounts for frequency of use and for more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Euskaraz irakurri: Kamioiek 2023ko urtarrilaren 1etik aurrera ordainduko dute N-240 eta BI-625 errepideetako bidesaria
Payment for use for heavy transport will be effective from January 1, 2023 on the N-240 and BI-625, following the approval of the European Commission and the adoption of Regional Law 7/2022 of July 20 by the General Assemblies of Bizkaia .
The Provincial Council of Bizkaia, which has been in dialogue for months with the road freight transport, has already determined the canon level for both highways, the first two in which the usage fee will come into effect. In both cases, it was decided to set a canon lower than the maximum allowed by Europe and this was accompanied by discounts, both for frequency of use and for the most efficient vehicles.
The new pay-per-use system for Bizkaia aims to guarantee optimal conditions for the road network in which it will be used, through a more efficient and balanced management, which guarantees sufficient investment for the maintenance, maintenance and operation of the network, has ensured that the institution.
On the road N-240 (Barazar) the 9 freeflow arcs placed between the intersection of El Gallo (pk 55) and Ubidea (pk 23) are activated, with rates ranging from 0.32 euros to 8.93 euros.
Similarly, a 13% discount is established for journeys made by vehicles making 20 or more journeys during the calendar month, in a single direction from the N-240 Tarragona – Bilbao (Barazar), from the El Gallo interchange ( pk 55.773) to the Ubidea variant (pk 23,050) or its equivalent in increments through the checkpoints and are paid through the same Telematics Identification and Payment Device (OBE).
On the road BI-625 8 freeflow arcs are activated from Laudio (pk 372,560) to Basauri (pk 387,310), with rates from 0.23 euros to 1.13 euros.
Similarly, a discount of 13% is established for vehicles making 20 or more trips during the calendar month, in a single direction from the BI-625 from Laudio (pk 372.560) to Basauri (pk 387,310) or its equivalent in increments per checkpoints and are paid through the same telematics device (OBE) for identification and payment.
The decree also provides for discounts for less polluting forms of motorisation.
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Source: EITB

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