The Taliban's Ministry of Transport and Aviation has announced the start of banking the payment and collection of "transport service fees" in all provinces of the country. This move is aimed at increasing transparency and preventing corruption in the revenue collection system.
The ministry stated in a press release on Tuesday, October 27, that the distribution of bank cards to drivers has also begun simultaneously. These cards will allow drivers to make their payments electronically through the banking system.
The announcement called on all drivers to visit the transport directorates and sub-directorates in their respective provinces to receive their bank cards. The ministry has not specified a timeline for the full implementation of this banking process.
Previously, the Taliban government collected road tolls and fees from drivers using traditional paper-based forms. This method consistently raised concerns about administrative corruption and the embezzlement of a portion of the collected funds.
Experts believe that digitizing the payment system can significantly curb corruption and help increase government revenues. However, the success of this initiative depends on the banking infrastructure across the country and the extent of drivers' access to banking services.
This initiative is part of the Taliban government's oader efforts to modernize financial and administrative systems in Afghanistan. The government had previously initiated efforts to digitize other public services.
Source: Etilaat Roz
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