/ world today news/ The leader of the socialists in Sofia, Kaloyan Pargov, expressed his satisfaction that the Minister of Transport, Rosen Zhelyazkov, supports the taxi drivers, committing the state to cover a larger part of their alternative tax in the conditions of the corona crisis.
Here is what Kaloyan Pargov wrote on his Facebook page on this occasion:
“I am glad that the Minister of Transport Rosen Zhelyazkov has accepted the proposal to support taxi drivers, who are among the most affected by the crisis caused by the coronavirus.
Just a week ago, I stated that the alternative tax on taxis for 2021 should be BGN 300, with the state compensating the Metropolitan Municipality with the difference up to BGN 850. Then I pointed out that in the period March-May 2020, the revenues of companies and drivers fell with 70%, and currently they are stabilized on average at the levels of 50% compared to last year. Over 20% are the taxi drivers who have ceased their activity.
That is why I said that we from the BSP are inclined to support their demands.
And today I understand that at a meeting held by representatives of the taxi industry with the Minister of Transport – Rosen Zhelyazkov, the state promised to support them by taking part of the tax they pay to the municipalities. For Sofia, this amount is BGN 550.
A reasonable decision by Minister Zhelyazkov, which benefits both taxi drivers and citizens.”
Read about the meeting of the Minister of Transport with representatives of the taxi industry here: https://bit.ly/3kool0k
See the proposal from a week ago here: https://bit.ly/2Tg1ND5
Ministry of Transport, Information Technologies and Communications
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