
The Maltese government is preparing to roll out a new traffic-reduction initiative that will pay drivers up to €25,000 to surrender their driving licence for a period of five years. Transport Minister Chris Bonett has confirmed that the scheme is in its final stages and will be launched in “a matter of weeks.” While the programme was originally announced earlier this year, its implementation has faced delays as the authorities worked to finalize the legal and regulatory framework....
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