Freight transport on Russian federal highways is operating normally, with no traffic congestion observed over the past 24 hours, according to a statement from Rosavtodor.
The organization's press center emphasized that professionals are conducting round-the-clock monitoring in connection with possible traffic disruptions due to potential truck driver protests against the Platon system.
The report notes that the only such incident was recorded in the Volgograd region, where a convoy of 10 cars and five trucks departed for the capital. However, Rosavtodor emphasized that "the vehicles' movement did not create any obstacles for other road users, and no measures were taken against them."
According to preliminary information from Rosavtodor, vehicle inspections revealed that the heavy-duty trucks were carrying out work deliveries to customers. Therefore, the drivers and owners of the 12-ton trucks continued their work on November 29, the statement stated. In turn, his colleague, Sergei Bezbezabotnov, head of a Cherepovets transport company, called on interested experts to "engage in a constructive dialogue with the authorities so that the interests of the entire industry are taken into account." As a reminder, on November 15, the Russian Federation introduced a toll collection system for trucks weighing at least 12 tons for the damage they cause to federal highways. Following meetings with local protest activists, representatives of the authorities and the Platon system operator clarified all concerns of the entrepreneurs.
