The interurban passenger transport fares were to be increased by 0.10 lei from April 1, but this didn’t happen following a decision issued by the Supreme Court of Justice. Dumitru Albulesa, executive director of the Union of Carriers and Road Workers, has told IPN that the Ministry of Transport and Road Infrastructure didn’t accept the rise, arguing the time is now not appropriate and this issue will be examined again after the local general elections.

According to Dumitru Albulesa, the Ministry’s administration said this is a matter of social interest and the rise in fares will not take place now. The Union of Carriers and Road Workers does not agree with the Ministry’s arguments and will thus sue the decision makers of this institution.

The carriers obtained the right to increase the fares gradually by a decision of the Supreme Court of Justice. On November 1, 2013, the fares were raised by 0.10 lei to 48 lei per km. The next rise was planned for this April.