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''An Act to privatize the public transportation systems in the Kodiak Republic, specifically the bus, air, and high speed rail services, in order to reduce government expenditure, increase efficiency, and lower transportation fees for the citizens.''
 
== Sections ==
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## Monitor fare prices and prevent monopolistic practices.
## Coordinating the maintenance and construction of railways as a shared project between the state and the private rail transport businesses.
# A total of 650500 million florins annually will be used to fund all operations and pay for the salaries of the workers of the SCA.
 
=== Section 3: Privatization Process ===
 
# The bus transportation services of the National Motor Vehicle Service (NMVS) andwill Kodiakundergo Statea Railwayprocess Managementof Companytransition willto undergoa privatizationPublic Private Partnership, transferringsharing ownership, budget, revenue and management by 50% from the public sector towith other private entities, each managing its share in one region.
# ConductIt awill transparentbe biddingallowed process to allowfor private companies to apply for licenses to operate bus, air, and rail services, while ensuring fair competition and equal opportunity for all bidders.
# The cost of license shall be determined by the STCA depending on the scale of operations for each private business.
# Issue licenses to qualified private companies for specified durations that comply with the national safety and service standards. Include provisions for periodic review and renewal based on performance.
# Issued licenses will need renewal each 5 years or less if said private entity is suspected of violation of national safety and service standards.
# Transfer existing public transportation assets to private companies through a regulated process. Ensure that assets are used for public transportation purposes and maintain their value and condition.
# Any projects to build new routes shall be a coordinated project between the private entity and the STCA, as mentioned in 2.6.
 
=== Section 4: Regulatory Framework ===
 
# Private companies must adhere to strict national safety standards for all transportation services determined by the Ministry of Transportation. Surprise regular inspections and audits by the STCA shall be done so the standards are followed thoroughly in order to provide a safe service.
# Set maximum fare limits todecided ensurebetween affordabilitythe forSTCA and private entities in the publicPPP setto byensure affordability for the STCApublic. Allow for periodic fare adjustments based on inflation and operational costs, subject to STCAboth parties' approvalaproval.
 
=== Section 5: Financial Framework ===
 
# Offer tax incentives for private companies investing in green and sustainable transportation technologies such as transportation using only renewable energy and financially supporting research of said technologies reducing the Capital Gains Tax to 15%.
# Subsidies shall be provided to private companies for operating unprofitable routes essential for public convenience.
# Offer tax incentives for the following two years in order to promote the private sector entrance to the industry, reducing the Capital Gains Tax and Corporation Tax to any business that forms or enters the transportation industry to 10%.
## A total budget of 250 million florins annually shall be provided to the STCA to provide said subsidies.
# Offer tax incentives for private companies investingwho insupport greenresearch andprojects sustainableon transportation technologies such asnew transportation usingtechnology onlyreducing renewablethe energyCapital andGains financially supporting research of said technologies to a maximum reductionTax to 15% of the capital gains tax.
 
=== Section 6: Monitoring and Evaluation ===
 
# Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) for privatethe companies. Conduct annual performance reviews and publish reportsPPP.
# Private companies involved in the privatization transition are mandated to regularly provide quarterly reports, such as financials, metrics, and publish documentation to the STCA.
# Implement a platform for public feedback and suggestions regularly reviewed by a team of STCA and companies' representatives to improve services.
# Impose penalties for private companies failing to meet regulatory standards, ranging from fines due to small infringements of the standards to revoking licenses for repeated or severe non-compliance.
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=== Section 7: Transition Period ===
 
# The transition plan for the transfer of services from public to private entities shall be done in no more than fourthree years. The Transportation Ministry together with the STCA shall ensure minimal disruption to existing services during the transition period.
# Facilitate the transition of public sector employees to private companies where possible. The Transportation Ministry shall offer retraining programs and severance packages for affected employees for the total amount of 6 months.
# Any employees who are unable to establish themselves in the private companies after the severance packages end shall be offered a fitting position to their previous role in the STCA, or if not possible, in the public service where avaliable.
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=== Section 8: Urban Public Transport ===
 
# Local governments of municipalities and cities are granted the discretion to determine thewether extentthey andshall mannerapply the ofsame privatizationreorganization for public transportation within their jurisdictions.
# It is suggested that local governments conduct public consultations through transparent means to gather input from residents, businesses, and other stakeholders on the preferredinterested levelprivate of privatizationentities in order to make the preferred reforms in the preferred way the local citizens wish.
# Local governments must coordinate with the STCA to ensure alignment with the Act if they are to transition to a morePPP privatized and standardssystem, while being provided guidance, support, and oversight by the agency.
 
 
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