Tender to travel

The total value of orders is projected to reach zł.100 million. Ministries will issue joint tenders that will be coordinated by the Prime Minister's office. In 2003, the government spent zł.26 million on buying cars, compared to zł.18 million in 2002. Petrol cost taxpayers zł.28.3 million and plane tickets zł.34 million in 2003. The government could save up to 20% on these costs through centralized tenders.
(Poland A.M.)