The Hungarian road freight transport - 2022

Hungary began a series of reforms in 2019 to simplify its tax system and support its businesses.

The interprofessional minimum wage rose sharply, by more than 50% over the last three years. To mitigate the rise in labour costs, the social security contribution for companies, which covers employers' contributions, was cut to 13%. 

Concerning the road freight transport sector, the eco-driving bonus was abolished in 2023 and replaced by a substantial increase in travel allowances, with a floor set at 30% of fixed salary.

Toll rates now include an environmental modulation. Accordingly, Hungary is becoming one of the first EU countries to introduce an “air, noise, CO2” externalities component, which is added to the cost of the infrastructure, significantly increasing the total amount.

On the cost side, the total cost of a driver is up by 25% compared with 2019. In the end, operating costs have risen by 13% in 3 years, which now exceed 1€/km.

The CNR invites you to discover this new study which provides all the details on the Hungarian RFT.