A section of a French autoroute near Geneva is now one of the most expensive in the country after a 30% price hike.
On average, French autoroute tolls are up 2% this year.
But now the section that links Annecy with Geneva has seen an inflation busting price hike.
A previous quirk in pricing meant commuters were saving EUR 1.60 by coming off the road at one point, before immediately re-joining.
The autoroute company decided that was cheating and so harmonized the price to remove the discrepancy.
Economic outlook uncertain for this year
Switzerland’s economic outlook remains cautious, with the KOF Swiss Economic Institute forecasting growth of around one percent in 2026,although that depends on falling oil prices.
Geneva bans the burkini
Geneva’s parliament has voted to ban the burkini in public swimming pools, ending months of heated debate.
Birthday candles banned in Geneva schools
In response to the fire in Crans Montana, birthday candles have been banned in Geneva’s primary schools.
Transit tax moves closer
Switzerland is moving closer to introducing a transit tax for foreign vehicles crossing the country.
Fake Nyon officer fined
A man in his fifties has been convicted in Vaud after impersonating a police officer in several towns, including Rolle and Nyon.
Heavy traffic this Easter
Heavy traffic is expected across Switzerland over the Easter holiday period, particularly on the A2 Gotthard autoroute and the A13 San Bernardino route from March 27.
