Transport minister bans lobbyists from the premises

Transport Minister Vít Bárta has banned four lobbyists from the premises of the transport ministry, the internet news site Tyden.cz reported on Sunday. It said the lobbyists in question all figured in past contracts to the tune of hundreds of millions of crowns which appear suspect or have been put to question. Minister Bárta said he was determined to reduce the influence of lobby groups on the transport sector.