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Tirol government proposes significant increase in parking fees

The state government of Tirol is proposing a significant increase in the maximum allowable parking fees for municipalities. This legislative change, which is currently under review, marks the first adjustment to the Tirol Parking Fee Act since its adoption in 2006.

According to the government's draft, the maximum fee per half-hour would rise from 1.10 euros to 1.60 euros, representing an increase of approximately 45.5 percent. The government cites the current development of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Austria as the primary justification for the hike. Additionally, the proposal includes a mechanism where the state could implement further fee adjustments via ordinance whenever the CPI shifts by 20 percent.

The move is intended to allow municipalities to generate minor, indirect additional revenue. However, the Chamber of Labour Tirol has criticized both the reasoning behind the increase and its potential consequences for residents and visitors.

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Austria · Chamber of Labour Tirol · Tirol · Tirol state government

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