A new road charge mooted for electric vehicle drivers is based on a fundamental misconception.

A specific road use tax on EVs and hybrids makes no sense.

Given the harms caused by traditional vehicles, society should welcome the decline in fuel excise revenue caused by the transition to EVs – in the same way we should welcome declining revenue from cigarette taxes.

Vehicle registration fees make only a modest contribution to road costs. That’s why all motorists should pay a road-user charge. The payment should be based on a combination of vehicle mass and distance travelled

  • Zagorath@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    1 day ago

    Ride single file?

    Oh, you’re one of those arseholes.

    Here’s a suggestion, before making suggestions about road rules, read up on what the rules are currently, and teach yourself about what safe road use looks like.