The road factor of the cost of intercity road freight transportation services in Kazakhstan

Abstract

The article considers one of the most important factors of the cost of intercity road freight transportation services in Kazakhstan – the road factor. It is shown how the condition of the road infrastructure affects the costs of road carriers. The reasons for the unsatisfactory condition of intercity roads in Kazakhstan have been identified, broken down into roads of national and local importance. It is shown what problems are created by restrictions on the movement of freight transport. Measures are proposed to reduce the costs of road freight carriers associated with travel expenses.