(CIANEWS) - The regions, through the Association of Regions of the Czech Republic (AK ČR), asked the ministries of transport and finance to increase the state subsidy for transport services. The request was rejected and the regions will have to look for funds in their own budget. The Pardubice Region informed about this, stating that it is already clear that due to unforeseeable extraordinary circumstances, the costs of carriers will increase by more than 10 % in 2022 and 2023. There is a realistic threat of a reduction in the scope of transport services according to concluded contracts for public services in transport. AK ČR will discuss the next steps in September 2022.