„Currently, there are 144 rolling stock in Bulgaria that perform so-called amusement rides. Only 42 have passed inspection, although over the years we have witnessed road accidents involving them. The good news is that so far there has been no fatal outcome. However, these rides are not subject to any control or inspection, so we have decided to sort things out“.
This was stated to the Bulgarian National Radio by the Chairman of the Committee on Transport and Communications and MP from the BSP-United Left, Kiril Dobrev. According to him, amusement rides are currently being carried out without clear rules, which creates serious risks. Together with MP Bilyana Ivanova, he is preparing proposals for changes to the Road Transport Act, which will introduce requirements for drivers and their qualifications, mandatory insurance for passengers, strictly defined routes, enhanced technical supervision and the right of control bodies to stop and inspect vehicles. “We cannot wait for another incident to take measures. It is time for these attractions to operate according to regulations, as is the case in normal European countries“, stressed Dobrev.
On the BNR airwaves, he also touched on another painful topic - water shortages. The socialist drew attention to the fact that both BSP ministers Ivan Ivanov and Manol Genov, as well as the parliamentary group of the left, have been involved in the topic since winter, and that is why the water shortages committee was established. According to him, the problem is chronic and affects a number of regions, and the most serious deficit is the lack of coordination. “Water resources are currently managed by four different ministries, which leads to chaos and inefficiency. Urgent and sustainable measures are needed - from building new water sources and repairing the water supply network, to strict control over the waste of drinking water. But most importantly - we need a single water management authority that is responsible for our most precious resource,“ said Dobrev.