Valencia’s Aecova-ITV, the Association of Concessionary Organizations for Vehicle Technical Inspection, is seeking a favorable extension from the Generalitat to keep indirect management of the ITV service for losses tied to the Covid-19 disruption. The request envisions a period between six months and one year, a window supported by detailed legal and financial assessments produced by the agency. These documents are under review as technicians from the regional government assess when such an extension would be warranted, taking into account the evolving public health and economic landscape as of today.
The association emphasizes its willingness to share the data it processes with the Ministry of Economy to assist in accurately estimating the financial impact and in planning the transition. The question at hand is how long the regional administration will continue to rely on the current indirect framework after January 1, 2023, while Generalitat contemplates beginning direct management of ITV stations. This timing remains a critical element for stakeholders, as it shapes budgets, staffing, and contractual obligations across the community.
Francisco Llopis, the spokesperson for Aecova, notes that the organization has already narrowed the referenced period to a six-to-twelve-month span, pointing out that each member party to the association may present unique circumstances. He highlights how other autonomous communities, notably Madrid and La Rioja, have dealt with similar extensions in response to pandemic-related damages. Llopis cites a few notable parallel arrangements, such as the operating contract linked to the Las Ventas arena and the healthcare agreement between the Government of La Rioja and Viamed-Los Manzanos, to illustrate the administrative pattern of extending concessions in times of crisis. He stresses that the administration’s approach appears to mirror these precedents, aiming to avoid abrupt disruptions while preserving service continuity for vehicle inspections across the region.
Beyond the overall planning, Llopis mentions specific local cases that require timely attention, including ITV operations in Orihuela and Redován. He argues that the state authority has not yet completed the formal process through which the Consell seeks to preserve the administration’s role, suggesting that the transition path remains unsettled in some municipalities. In fact, Redován has pursued a judicial appeal related to these matters, underscoring the legal dimensions involved in balancing public responsibility with the operational realities faced by private concessionaires. The conversation around extension, transition, and legal safeguards continues to shape the dialogue among regional policymakers, operator associations, and local communities as they navigate the aftermath of the pandemic and plan for a more resilient ITV framework.