Eurovignette for Ukraine: Truck Tolling to Save Ukrainian Roads & Environment - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica explores the potential implementation of a Eurovignette-style truck tolling system in Ukraine to address the deteriorating state of its road infrastructure and environmental concerns. Since 2024, Ukraine’s State Road Fund has been largely diverted to military needs, leaving insufficient resources for road maintenance. As a result, road conditions have worsened significantly, with projections indicating that by 2025, 38% of road kilometers will be in poor condition. Additionally, Russian aggression has damaged 25,000 km of roads and 344 bridges. The aging and overloaded truck fleet—averaging 16.2 years old and dominated by less energy-efficient vehicles—exacerbates road damage and urban pollution. The article highlights that tolling trucks based on their road wear and environmental impact aligns with the “user pays” and “polluter pays” principles and could generate substantial revenue to support road repairs and sustainable development. Financial modeling suggests that tolling trucks over 12 tons on key