The Taliban-run Finance Ministry extended by 10 months an exemption allowing vehicle owners to clear outstanding tax and transport-related arrears without penalty.
In a statement, the ministry said the extension covers unpaid tax, transport, municipal and traffic fees and was intended to give owners additional time to complete paperwork and settle outstanding dues.
The move comes amid growing complaints from drivers in the capital, Kabul, over rising costs and what they describe as frequent informal payments demanded by traffic officials.
Several taxi drivers previously told Amu TV on Jan. 22 that they are required to pay at least 80 afghanis ($1.10) per day in fees commonly referred to as “parcha-lain”, in addition to quarterly tax payments of around 500 afghanis ($7.7).
Drivers said the combined financial burden, along with reduced work opportunities and low daily earnings, has made it increasingly difficult to sustain their livelihoods.
Taliban authorities have repeatedly said they are seeking to improve revenue collection while easing economic pressure on citizens, but Afghanistan’s economy remains under strain following the 2021 takeover, with widespread unemployment and limited household incomes.
Afghanistan’s transport sector has been particularly affected by rising costs and weak demand, as millions of people struggle with declining purchasing power amid a broader economic slowdown.
