Press Review 10/27/2017

Modernization of the Baku Metro, a look at raising the subsistence minimum, and the likelihood of a rise in the cost of passenger transportation are the leading topics of today's press.

The newspaper Azerbaijan writes about the modernization of the Baku Metro. It is also about opening new stations, managing trains using modern technology, and increasing the number of trains. 71.3% of the wagons are brought to the level of modern standards and technologies. In September of this year, fundamental works were completed at the Nizami station.

The newspaper Echo published an articles on the low subsistence minimum, which is 173 manat. In connection with the increase in food prices by 18%, the cost of living should also be increased by 18%. However, the government raised it only by 18 manat or by 11.6%. Given inflation, the government should raise the subsistence minimum by at least 14%.

Of course, the difference of only 18 manat will not please the population, but the degree of bad mood will be reduced a little.

The newspaper Yeni Musavat writes that in December public transport will be increased. Many routes have been transferred to Baku Bus LLC, which operated at a loss in 2016.

Experts believe that all state-owned companies operate at a loss, which is the result of inefficiency in public administration. Therefore, experts believe the Tariff Council will still raise the fare on public transport. -0----