Prague City Transport Authority warned not to fine deputies

The head of Parliament’s mandate and immunity committee Miloslav Kala has warned the Prague City Transport Authority not to attempt to fine deputies and senators who use city transport without buying a ticket or monthly pass. Mr. Kala said that he had consulted lawyers on the matter and been assured that such action would be in violation of the law. Deputies and Prague City Transport have long been at loggerheads over the matter with the transport authority saying law-makers should pay their fare like everyone else. Although many deputies have said they do not want this perk no motion has been made to change the law which allows them to travel for free.