Kazakhstan to review road tolls: who will be affected by the changes

At the first meeting of the working group on issues of road tolls in Kazakhstan, possible changes to the current toll system were discussed. The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy, Serik Zhumangarin.

The working group examined approaches to toll payments for commercial freight transport, including both Kazakhstani and foreign carriers. However, the government is not proposing to change the conditions for citizens using private passenger vehicles.

Participants also discussed the monitoring of freight transport and compliance with toll payment requirements. To achieve this, they propose expanding the use of digital tools, including tracking the movement of trucks on toll road sections.

Zhumangarin instructed the group to continue working on the proposals together with government agencies, industry associations, and business representatives. When developing new approaches, the working group must consider the interests of carriers and entrepreneurs, as well as ensure a fair distribution of costs for maintaining road infrastructure.

The basic proposals are planned to be prepared by the end of November. They will then be submitted for consideration at the next meeting of the working group.