Politics · France · 1 hr ago
French motorway firms consider toll increases over proposed tax rise
France plans to raise a tax on motorway companies in its next budget to help fund transport.
The tax, introduced in 2024, is currently set at 4.5% and could become progressive, reaching more than 12% for the most profitable companies.
Operators say contracts with the state require compensation for new or higher taxes, including through higher tolls or longer concessions.
The government says toll prices are regulated and it will make sure companies do not pass the tax increase on to drivers.
Most operators are considering how to raise their tolls, and they intend to take the dispute to court.
They also say they may cut investment, including road renovations and charging points.
Separately, the A69 between Toulouse and Castres is due to open in early November, with a return trip for petrol and diesel vehicles priced at more than €20.
Most French motorway concessionaires are considering raising tolls in response to a proposed increase in their tax, franceinfo reported.
The government plans to change the tax from a fixed 4.5% rate to a progressive rate that could exceed 12%.
The government says toll prices are regulated and it will ensure operators do not pass the tax increase on to drivers.
Concessionaires say their contracts require compensation for specific tax increases, including through higher tolls or longer concessions.
They also plan to challenge the measure in court and say they will reduce investment.
- Who
- French motorway concessionaires and the government.
- What
- Operators are considering toll increases over a proposed tax rise.
- When
- The proposal is for the next budget; the date of that budget is not stated.
- Where
- France.
- Why
- The government says the tax increase would help fund transport and make the tax fairer by charging more profitable companies more.
French government
French motorway concessionaires
Passing on the tax
French government
The government says it will ensure operators do not pass the increase on to customers.
French motorway concessionaires
Operators say their contracts provide for compensation when a specific tax is created or increased.
Response to the proposal
French government
The government plans to make the tax progressive, with less profitable companies protected.
French motorway concessionaires
Operators intend to challenge the measure in court and say they will reduce investment.
No direct quotes in the coverage so far.
The tax on motorway companies was introduced.
Atosca announced that a return trip between Toulouse and Castres on the A69 would cost more than €20 for combustion-engine vehicles.
The government plans to change the tax from a fixed 4.5% rate to a progressive rate that could exceed 12%.
- Current tax rate
- 4.5%
- Proposed tax rate
- Progressive rate that could exceed 12%
- A69 return trip
- More than €20 for combustion-engine vehicles between Toulouse and Castres
- A69 discounts
- Electric and low-emission vehicles would pay 20% less
- Tax introduced
- 2024
Sources
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