Budapest Official Challenges 1.4 Billion HUF in Public Transport Spending

Budapest Official Questions 1.4 Billion HUF Annual Payment for QR Code System Budapest, Hungary – Vitézy Dávid, a Budapest representative, has raised concerns about a 1.4 billion HUF annual payment made by the Budapest Public Transport Company (BKK) for its mobile phone QR code system. In a recent video, Vitézy argued that this substantial sum is unnecessary due to the absence of a legal mandate requiring the system's specific features. He points to the lack of legal obligation as a key reason for questioning the expenditure. "Van eszköz a kezünkben: például ki tudjuk rúgni a Nemzeti Mobilfizetési Zrt-t." (We have tools at our disposal; for example, we can fire the National Mobile Payment Ltd.), Vitézy stated in the video, suggesting that alternative, more cost-effective solutions are available. Vitézy further illustrated his point by highlighting the appearance of a rainbow on the QR code, suggesting it was a politically motivated addition. His concerns reflect broader questions about transparency and efficiency in public spending. The video has generated significant discussion online, indicating public interest in the issue. Vitézy's proposals for reform offer a potential path towards greater fiscal responsibility.