Reduced Tolls on Motorways effective from January 2026.
Italy's Transport Regulatory Authority (ART) has announced a series of changes aimed at addressing the distortions and problems that have arisen in recent years due to ambiguities in the motorway concession system.
In an address on the sidelines of the presentation of the Annual Report to the Chamber of Deputies, the President of ART, Nicola Zaccheo, outlined the planned reforms. The reform includes the definition of new concession tenders and the revision of existing contracts.
One of the key changes is the introduction of stricter rules for non-compliance by concessionaires, allowing for the termination of the concession in such cases. This move is designed to ensure that the system operates efficiently and fairly for all users.
The renewal of financial plans is expected to result in benefits for users between 2027 and 2028. Motorway tolls are expected to decrease from January 2026, with the decrease linked to actual investments made.
In addition, refunds for motorway tolls will be provided in case of roadworks, and information on the methods of calculating and paying tolls will also be made available. The regulatory scheme for refunds is currently under public consultation.
The reform also includes obligations regarding the transparency of management and accessibility of information for motorway users. This transparency includes information necessary for journey planning, such as travel times, distribution of electric charging stations, and types of fuel services.
The PNRR has strengthened the role and competencies of the Regulatory Authority, and the final approval of the motorway toll tariff system is expected to be completed in the coming weeks.
President Zaccheo appreciates the regulatory changes, particularly the introduction of procedures with certain and non-extendable times. He also highlighted the obligations regarding the transparency of management and accessibility of information for motorway users.
The motorway concession system is expected to undergo significant innovations, with several changes related to transport regulations expected starting from January 2025. These changes include obligations related to lithium battery transport, CO₂ charges increasing from January 2025, and new Euro emission standards for vehicles.
However, the search results do not provide specific names of concessionaires affected by the new regulations of the transport regulatory authority or a precise date for when these new regulations will come into effect. It is likely that relevant concessionaires will be those involved in freight or passenger transport affected by these changes, but exact names are not listed in the results. The earliest related regulations seem set for January 2025.
In conclusion, the reform of Italy's motorway concession system promises to bring about a more transparent, efficient, and user-friendly system. Users can look forward to benefits such as refunds for tolls during roadworks, lower tolls from 2026, and improved journey planning information. The final approval of the motorway toll tariff system is expected in the coming weeks.
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