Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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heavy goods vehicles

The road use fees will be significantly increased

Starting from the first day of 2026, the road user charge will increase significantly – the largest rise in the rate will affect owners of the most environmentally friendly (Euro VI) internal combustion engine heavy goods vehicles. This draft law has been prepared by the Ministry of Transport. One of the reasons for increasing the rates is unscrupulous drivers who, by avoiding roads subject to the charge, damage roads that are not designed to withstand such heavy loads. The Ministry of Transport informs that it has been established […]

Riga City Council is delaying the delivery of the harvest to the port: Officials are not heeding even the call of the President of the State

Despite the fact that the Cabinet of Ministers has declared a state of emergency in agriculture, the Riga City Council, contrary to the usual procedure so far, has rejected the request of the Farmers’ Saeima to allow heavy vehicles carrying grain and rapeseed to the Port of Riga to move along designated routes around the clock. Officials performing various control functions have also not heeded the President’s call not to disturb farmers with their presence at this time. The Farmers’ Saeima […]