The Oslo City Council plans to introduce a new tax for cruise passengers, according to a report by Aftenposten.

The news source said that the fee is being planned as compensation for the use of the city’s infrastructure and would be used for general maintenance.

Aftenposten said that the destination has been welcoming an increasing number of cruise passengers, with over 300,000 tourists arriving by ship every year.

The report said that the new tax is based on new legislation passed by the Norwegian government that allows cities to charge up to 100 Norwegian Kroner (approximately $10) per passenger for each day a ship is in port.

“We are getting more and more tourists in our city. It is very nice that so many people want to visit Oslo, but it also means a greater need for toilets and cleaning and increased wear and tear on common areas, such as parks and hiking trails,” Environment and Transport Councillor Marit Vea was quoted as saying.

“The city council wants to avoid ending up in a situation where wear and tear grows faster than we are able to increase budgets,” she added.

If approved by the Oslo City Council, the new tax would be applicable for every cruise passenger arriving at the port starting in 2027.

The board estimated that it could collect up to $4 million per year from the new fee, according to Aftenposten.

Similar fees are not planned for tourists arriving in Oslo using other means of transportation, the source added.

The city is scheduled to welcome a range of cruise lines in 2027, including vessels from brands such as AIDA Cruises, Holland America Line, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and TUI Cruises.

Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Viking, Explora, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean are also among the companies sailing to the port.