路易斯安那州中止了Belle Chasse Bridge的收费,
Louisiana suspends tolls on Belle Chasse Bridge after billing scandals and public outcry.
州长Jeff Landry已中止路易斯安那州Belle Chasse大桥的收费, 因为居民和企业报告过度收费、意外收费和收费错误, 包括系统故障导致的6000美元账单。
Governor Jeff Landry has suspended tolls on Louisiana’s Belle Chasse Bridge after residents and businesses reported excessive fees, unexpected charges, and billing errors, including a $6,000 bill due to a system glitch.
这一举动是因为公众对桥梁与全会基础设施的1.7亿美元公私合作关系的抗议, 由于延误和300万美元的罚款, 该项目于2024年5月开始收取收费.
The move follows public outcry over the bridge’s $170 million public-private partnership with Plenary Infrastructure, which began tolling in May 2024 after delays and $3 million in fines.
Landry公司通知全体会议,并正在推动合同重新谈判,提出公平和透明方面的关切。
Landry placed Plenary on notice and is pushing for contract renegotiation, citing fairness and transparency concerns.
国家正在调查在对成本和对当地商业的影响持续感到沮丧情况下的收费做法。
The state is investigating tolling practices amid ongoing frustration over costs and impacts on local commerce.