The concession for the management of the AP-68 motorway is scheduled to conclude on November 11. This road, which connects Zaragoza and Bilbao, has been a source of controversy in recent years due to the high cost of its tolls. This situation led to the formation of the 'AP-68 gratis-dohainik' platform, which has been vocal about the comparative disadvantage faced by residents of municipalities such as Orozko, Orduña, Llodio, and Amurrio regarding their travel expenses.

The management of the section corresponding to Euskadi was transferred to the Bizkaia and Álava Provincial Councils in 2019. With only six months remaining until the concession ends, the platform is preparing to submit appeals to the affected local councils, urging the provincial bodies to make the road entirely free of charge.

The toll prices create two main problems for residents of the municipalities along the route. The most obvious is the financial outlay and its impact on their wallets. Furthermore, it is emphasized that the cost diverts truck traffic to other roads. The example of Arrigorriaga is clear, where a large number of heavy vehicles circulate to avoid the AP-68. In Aragon or La Rioja, trucks are mandated to use the motorway and are compensated for their journey, thereby preventing them from passing through towns.

The issues experienced in Arrigorriaga are similar in nearby towns such as Ugao-Miraballes and Arrankudiaga, and also affect passenger cars. Many drivers from Orozko or Orduña travel through these towns to reach Galdakao hospital or simply to commute to work. It is important to note that three out of four accidents during work-related commutes occur on secondary roads, making motorways a safer option.

The platform's campaign began in 2021, achieving its first success that same year when, in September, the Álava Provincial Council officially introduced a bonus of up to 60% of the cost for citizens making more than fifteen monthly trips. However, this measure created an "unfair difference" for residents of neighboring towns like Orozko or Orduña, which are located in Bizkaia. Ultimately, in October 2022, the Bizkaia provincial body implemented a monthly spending cap, not exceeding 35 euros.

The platform has gathered 8,500 signatures and has the support of merchant associations, cycling groups, and trade unions such as LAB and UGT. According to the spokesperson, there are no valid arguments against their request. The cost of road maintenance is often cited, but this figure is quickly debunked. In Bizkaia, it amounts to 150 million euros annually, and the fuel tax alone, paid by those who use cars, collects eight times that amount.