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Sep 27 2016

Road charging – price hike in Switzerland

Switzerland’s distance-related heavy vehicle fee (HVF) is increasing and the price categories are to be reorganised, as of 1 January 2017. The measures will further encourage the shift of transalpine traffic from road to rail.

 

The HVF became mandatory for every vehicle of 3.5 t and over on 1 January 2001. The road charges are based on the polluter pays principle, which covers the distance driven, the gross vehicle weight and emissions. Read more

 

 

Source: ITJ