Russian Post has requested subsidies from the state in the amount of 1.336 billion rubles. This is stated in the proposals of the company, considered by the working group under the government on the project “Unmanned Logistic Corridor” (BLK). Vedomosti got acquainted with these proposals.
“Start of unmanned mail transportation along the M11 [Москва – Петербург] expected in 2024, and the return on recoupment is planned in 2035. To compensate for losses from the transition to unmanned trucks in 2024–2034. Russian Post will need at least 1.336 billion rubles. subsidies, ”a source familiar with the company’s proposal told Vedomosti. The losses were caused by an increase in the cost of delivery by drones. Such trucks are more expensive, and it will not be possible to save on wages yet, sources in transport companies explain to Vedomosti the Post’s arguments.
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