Prague mayor wants to sack head of city transport company

Prague mayor Adriana Krnáčová says she want to replace the head of the Prague transport company, responsible for the city’s tram, bus, and metro network. The mayor said she was unhappy with general manager Jaroslav Ďuriš’ performance and would seek his replacement as well as that of other members of the management board. Krnáčová in particular highlighted the fact that the company is seeking an extra 2 billion crowns for its budget next year. She said no plans for savings or a long-term perspective of how the budget would evolve had been made. Ďuriš’ said the complaints were unfair and unfounded. He said the extra funds are needed to meet the costs of increased operations and the fact that ticket charges have been cut this year and next.

Author: Chris Johnstone