The Maldives government has decided to introduce tolls for the Sinamalé Bridge, announced as part of the 'Malé Fahi' programme inaugurated on Wednesday night by President Mohamed Muizzu, contradicting his campaign denial of such plans. Studies on establishing a toll and enforcement system are to begin in August after consultation with state agencies.
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“The news that our [future] administration has decided to charge fees from the people who use the Sinamalé Bridge is absolutely false. Spreading false rumours is irresponsible and uncivilised,” Muizzu had said in a social media post dated 29 August 2023.
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The decision was announced as part of the ‘Malé Fahi’ programme, aimed at making the city’s streets safer — the programme was inaugurated on Wednesday night by Muizzu.
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The news that our [future] administration has decided to charge fees from the people who use the Sinamalé Bridge is absolutely false. Spreading false rumours is irresponsible and uncivilised,
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