As a result of the impact of its own measures, the national government, through Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz, recently threatened to remove licenses and confiscate cars in Cuba from those transporters who raise the prices of this transportation. Let us remember that the government itself increased the cost of fuel and electricity for high consumers.
We had already discussed in these pages that, as feared, the increase in fuel prices in Cuba had an immediate effect on the private transportation sector. Residents of Havana immediately denounced that some private drivers had already raised their rates after the government’s announcement.
The interviews conducted by Martí Noticias with several citizens of the Cuban capital confirmed a considerable increase in the price of diesel and gasoline on the black market. This situation, without a doubt, had a significant impact on the family economy of many Cubans who depend on private transportation for their daily mobility. Some private transporters even raised the price of some sections within the city to 100 pesos.
Due to this, Marrero Cruz, in the full Council of Ministers, issued this warning to private individuals, threatening to remove licenses and even confiscate their cars.
Government warns private parties about confiscating cars in Cuba
According to the official Marrero Cruz, they have to get together “with all the economic actors, in this case the transporters, whether state or private, and make it clear what the established prices are and demand… and whoever violates it must take full responsibility.” rigor and according to what is established, the corresponding measures.”
“The license must be removed, and if it is repeated and if appropriate and so decided by the courts of the justice system even the vehicles, but they cannot allow these abuses and price increases that are not justified based on the current situation of fuel, which is true that it is scarce, which is true that the price is increasing, but other decisions have been made to avoid these increases. that sometimes they do not have a justification,” he said.
What do you think of this warning from the government to even seize private cars in Cuba if it were possible? An exaggeration that they won’t live up to? Or will it give the desired effect? Give your opinion in the comments about it.
The Cuban regime threatens to take away the license and means of transportation of all those who raise fare prices… this after increasing the cost of fuel by 500% and opening a network of gas stations in dollars… what did they expect?#Cuba pic.twitter.com/XFRTqI4yvG
— Mag Jorge Castro🇨🇺 (@mjorgec1994) March 5, 2024
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