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title: "Nationalist Party Proposes Mileage-Based Car Licence Fees"
date: 2026-05-19T20:01:34.576+00:00
updated: 2026-05-20T02:01:11.261+00:00
topics: ["Politics", "Transport", "Motoring", "National"]
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# Nationalist Party Proposes Mileage-Based Car Licence Fees

## In brief

- The Nationalist Party (PN) has proposed a new system for vehicle licence fees, linking them to the distance driven annually.
- Under the proposal, drivers covering less than 500 kilometres per year would qualify for a free licence.
- Those driving between 500 and 5,000 kilometres could see their licence fees reduced by up to 80%.

The Nationalist Party (PN) has put forward a proposal to introduce a mileage-based system for vehicle licence fees. This initiative, detailed in the party's electoral manifesto, aims to reward drivers who use their cars less frequently and to help reduce traffic congestion.

According to the proposal, car owners who drive less than 500 kilometres over a year would be eligible for a free vehicle licence. This measure is intended to incentivise lower car usage and acknowledge the reduced impact on roads and the environment by these drivers.

For vehicles travelling between 500 and 5,000 kilometres annually, the PN suggests a significant reduction in licence fees. These drivers could benefit from discounts that would see their fees lowered by up to 80% of the current rates.

PN spokesperson Alex Borg explained that this optional scheme is designed to reward low-mileage drivers. The party believes that by linking licence fees to actual usage, it can encourage more sustainable transport habits and contribute to easing traffic on Malta's roads.

The proposal forms part of the Nationalist Party's broader electoral platform, outlining its vision for various sectors, including transport and the environment.

Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg recently highlighted a proposal to revise vehicle licence fees, specifically targeting motorists who use their cars sparingly. This measure, which includes a reduction in fees, was revealed as part of the party's electoral programme published earlier this week.

The proposal aims to incentivise less frequent car usage by offering lower licence costs for those who drive less.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Newsbook reported the Nationalist Party leader's reiteration of a specific electoral proposal.

## Updates

- **2026-05-20:** Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg highlighted the party's proposal for reduced vehicle licence fees for motorists who use their cars sparingly, as part of their electoral programme.

## Sources (3)

- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/news-politics/pn-proposes-mileage-based-car-licence-fees-with-discounts-for-low-mileage-drivers/)
- [Newsbook](https://newsbook.com.mt/en/borg-appeals-to-motorists-with-proposed-licence-fee-revision/)
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/pn-pledges-free-licence-cars-driven-500km-year.1128724)

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