2024-07-03 15:12:59
Author: Elvin Sakhavatoglu
“Development in public transport is expected after the new tariff change, because currently the transport companies are suffering quite a lot. Their financial difficulties have started to be felt more seriously, especially after the pandemic.”
Transport expert Elmaddin Muradli said these words in his statement to Day.Az.
The expert said that the duty was imposed on the state transport companies.
“The requirements of this position are that those companies must bring new, modern, comfortable cars and provide better quality service to people. The new requirements have increased the costs of transport companies. On the other hand, there has been a considerable price increase in the automobile sector in recent years. Especially spare parts, The prices of lubricants and fuel have increased. Fares in public transport have remained almost the same.”
The expert said that according to the transport companies, the price should be 60-70 kopecks. comes and goes. However, since these issues are regulated by the state, there was not such a big increase.”
Elmaddin Muradli also spoke about the development observed in the public transport system in recent years.
“Now the transport companies have analyzed and compared the previous situation. Previously, drivers worked on a daily schedule. Now there is a salary system, and one bus is driven by two drivers during the day. They have a normal work and rest schedule. True, there are still negatives. We are not saying that everything is perfect. But the new development has already started and this process continues step by step.