The Minister of Maritime and Island Policy spoke for the 32% reduction in ticket prices in the high speed ticket prices, as well as the performance of transport equivalent to the islanders of 40m euros. Vassilis Kikiliasexplaining that the above interventions were made following the notion of prices on conventional ship tickets and in the context of a comprehensive policy with a social sign, aimed at enhancing the middle class and supporting the Greek family.
Specifically, in an interview with SKAI television station, Mr. Kikilias stressed that the strategic move to reduce port fees by 50% has brought the desired result for prices at the prices. ferry tickets.
“The market had announced that from 1 May we would have 13% -15% increases in conventional ships. This could not be easily absorbed by Greek society, the middle class and the many. So we made a great effort by bringing a provision to the House strategically, reducing 50% of the port fees so that we can contain prices. And I committed, before May 1st, that the market would react positively to it. And indeed, no ferry company has increased its prices, neither will increase them in the summer nor by the end of the year. ” He said, noting that this was the first step.
“Then, we had to find a way to give even more motivation and ‘busting’ to the market to support the pocket of these many. We serve them, and as I have said before, I think that the strategy of the government must be next to those who are the productive power of society and the economy, the small, the middle, the many. So, the ferry boats came out and announced up to 32% of tickets for this year’s season for all destinations. For the financial position, for families from three people and above, and for groups from three people and up. There is this announcement for the speedboats. It is a free market, the minister does not intervene, nor does he set prices, but with our policies we try to shape competition, with lower prices. But I believe that in the context of competition we will see other discounts, as we saw Easter on conventional ships. ” He said characteristically.
Regarding the payment of the islanders’ transport equivalent, the Minister noted:
“I have already consulted with the Treasury. The Deputy Minister, Mr. Papathanassis, has approved the transport equivalent. It will be 40 million euros in May. It will be distributed to all our islanders and businesses, locally in the islands. And this will give an even greater support to this, which we consider to be a comparative advantage, the island. And the ability of these people to go to and from their island multiple times, and it cost them much less. “