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The STB is proposing to increase the fare for a 90-minute trip from 3 to 5 lei and limit pensioner discounts to those with pensions below 3,000 lei. The restructuring plan includes eliminating 1,709 positions and removing benefits for pensioners' companions and municipal employees. The report reveals significant familial ties among employees, with many related individuals working together. Financially, STB reported revenues of 1.2 billion lei and losses of 765 million lei, with salary expenses consuming 81% of revenues. Proposed measures aim to address insolvency issues, including fare increases and annual cost updates, while also implementing digitalization initiatives.

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