MPs back traffic fee exemptions for citizens
Traffic fee exemptions for citizens — approved by MPs yesterday — have drawn a stark warning from the General Directorate of Traffic, which fears the move could rattle Bahrain’s finances and undermine non-oil revenue streams.
The proposal, spearheaded by MP Dr Ali Al Nuaimi, calls for scrapping fees for services provided by the General Directorate of Traffic, aiming to ease financial pressures on households.
Dr Al Nuaimi argued that the measure would allow citizens to access essential licensing and traffic services without the extra burden of fees.
He said this would not only lighten the load on family budgets but also encourage better compliance with road laws, benefiting the public at large.
Yet, the General Directorate of Traffic has urged caution.
In a letter to Parliament, it warned that the fee waivers could destabilise the budget and hinder the Fiscal Balance Programme, a cornerstone of Bahrain’s economic framework.
It stressed that the fees are not a profit-making venture but are used to cover the costs of providing traffic-related services.
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