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« Opera release continues browser battle as Firefox strengthens against IE | Main | Microsoft Windows OneCare » May 08, 2005Government considers abolishing Road Tax for pay-per-journey
The government is looking at replacing the current system of road taxes with one that would charge motorists on a per-trip basis. Legislation to create such a system will be introduced early in the next parliament by Labour. Liberal Democrats also support the change, and the Tories are said to have dropped their earlier opposition to the new system. Much of this support is seen as recognition of the need to do something to fight increasing traffic congestion. Even though such a system of per-trip pricing could not be fully in place before 2014, it is considered essential to take the decision if it is to be done with in the next two or three years to allow enough time to conduct test programs on a less extensive basis. These trials would give drivers tax rebates in exchange for payment of per-trip fees. The broad support that the new system seems to be gaining is considered necessary for such a fundamental change in light of the motorist’s lobby, which might not be enthused about the change. A similar system has been suggested in California, in the United States, but no consensus has been reach there on whether to pursue the idea. Posted by at May 8, 2005 09:59 AM > Discuss this in the Platinax Internet business forums |
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