在 Translink 报告巨额利润后,爱尔兰面临着越来越多的终止通行费的呼声,引发了关于公平性和资金的争论。
Ireland faces growing calls to end tolls after Translink reported large profits, sparking debate over fairness and funding.
在收费运营商 Translink 去年报告了数百万美元的利润后,爱尔兰取消通行费的呼声越来越高,引发了对该系统不公平税收的批评。
Calls are mounting in Ireland to eliminate toll charges after toll operator Translink reported millions in profits last year, prompting criticism that the system acts as an unfair tax.
独立爱尔兰领导人迈克尔·柯林斯(Michael Collins)说,伤亡给驾驶员,特别是低收入和农村社区带来过重的负担。
Michael Collins, leader of Independent Ireland, said tolls place an undue burden on drivers, especially low-income and rural communities.
虽然没有提供准确的利润数字,但收入的不断增长加强了公众和政治对收费的公平和可持续性的监视。
While exact profit figures weren’t provided, rising revenues have intensified public and political scrutiny over the fairness and sustainability of tolls.
辩论的中心是运输成本和公平基础设施筹资,对改革的需求日益增加,尽管政府尚未宣布任何行动。
The debate centers on transportation costs and equitable infrastructure funding, with growing demands for reform, though no government action has been announced.