On Friday, the Ministry of Climate and the Environment published a draft amendment to the act on electromobility. Significant changes to the regulations concerning clean transport zones were proposed. From January 1, 2030, their creation is to be obligatory for all municipalities over 100,000. residents. When creating such a zone, the commune will have to adopt a plan for the development of public transport in its area and the creation of parking spaces for vehicles subject to restrictions.
The draft also introduces a definition of car sharing and incentives for operators in the form of an exemption from parking fees and the possibility of using bus lanes. Cars from carsharing, as well as electric and hydrogen cars, will be able to drive on bus lanes until the end of 2025. In addition, the draft includes rules for determining bus lanes on expressways and highways located in the city, managed by the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways.