Ciucu cere insolvența STB pentru a evita „falimentul Bucureștiului”. Datorii de 1,72 miliarde și penalități uriașe

The mayor of Bucharest, Ciprian Ciucu, has requested the insolvency of STB, claiming it has been in 'undeclared bankruptcy' since 2020. He warns that the accumulated debts could jeopardize the city's budget, but believes insolvency would protect public transport and employee salaries. Ciucu highlights that STB's total debt reached approximately 1.72 billion lei, with significant amounts owed to ANAF and penalties. He criticizes past management decisions and the political influence on the company's operations. Ciucu argues that STB is one of the least efficient public transport operators in Romania, with ticket revenues covering only 17-19% of costs. He asserts that insolvency is necessary for financial and operational restructuring, which could safeguard employee wages and allow for a more sustainable financial plan.