By Interim Transport Minister Radu Miruta said there was no risk of the metro being disconnected from the electricity supply.
„Obviously, Metrorex is obliged to pay its electricity bill. At present, there is no risk whatsoever of the metro being disconnected from the electricity supply. I am aware of this issue. I spoke to Mr Plaveti, the director of Hidroelectrica. I also spoke to the people at Metrorex. For the past two days, since these latest discussions took place, payments have been made every day so that the outstanding amount, which is being paid in instalments, can be reduced. This is an obligation that is not open to question, whether you pay or do not pay the electricity bill,” Miruta said at a press conference held at the Save Romania Union (USR) headquarters, agerpres reports.
He pointed out that an inspection is under way at Metrorex, following an attempt to increase metro fares without reducing expenditure.
„The activity at Metrorex began when we saw that Bucharest…
