Slovak Opposition Party Rejects Government's Public Transport Price Cuts, Demands Lower Fuel Taxes Instead

The opposition Freedom and Solidarity party (SaS) has rejected Prime Minister Robert Fico's plan to reduce prices for trains and buses, instead calling for cheaper fuel through tax cuts. SaS is demanding lower excise taxes on fuel and reduced value-added tax on gasoline and diesel. The disagreement highlights different approaches to addressing transportation costs in Slovakia, with the ruling government focusing on public transport subsidies while the liberal opposition party advocates for broader fuel tax reductions that would benefit all drivers.