The Czech government has announced an increase in the price of the annual electronic road toll vignette from 1,500 to 2,300 crowns. This is part of the austerity measures introduced by the government. However, the price of the ten-day vignette will drop by 40 crowns to 270 and the monthly vignette will cost 430 instead of the present 440 crowns. Additionally, a one-day vignette will be introduced from March of next year, which will cost 200 crowns.
The Transport Minister Martin Kupka said that the current prices have been in effect since 2012 and will now be reviewed and upped regularly. The new prices will come into effect from January 1, 2020.
The government hopes that the new prices will help to reduce traffic congestion and improve road safety. It is also expected to generate additional revenue for the government.