Document 229 - Written interpellation by S. Volpe to I. Bednárik concerning the increase in the operating costs of public transport due to the amendment to the VAT Act

Scope: § 18–§ 112; pages 1–6.

This is a written interpellation regarding the impacts of the amendment to the VAT Act, which is set to introduce VAT on payments to public transportation providers for their services starting in 2028. The Member of Parliament points out that this could significantly increase costs for the regions and Prague, leading to higher fares or reduced service. In his response, the Minister of Transportation states that the Ministry of Finance, not the Ministry of Transportation, is primarily responsible for amending the VAT Act and for any potential compensation. The Ministry of Transport merely promises to highlight the potential negative impacts on the accessibility of public transportation in future negotiations.