Mileage-based tax under consideration..?? WTF?

@plebian_angel Said

Didn't we discuss this a few months ago? I think it's something that comes up from time to time and never passes. I think it's a ridiculous idea.
Makes me glad I'm not getting another car if it does pass.

@Dark_Tink Said

I can just imagine how much more it would cost for a taxi if this were to go though.

@Demented Said

An Arm and a leg with a pint of blood thrown in for the tip?

@davii Said

Would've thought that the only reasonable tax on drivers would be through the fuel they use. Those who do a lot of driving, therefore using more fuel, end up paying more tax as a result. Chose not to drive, don't get taxed.

I realise fuel is already taxed, but it's the only thing that I can think of that reflects the usage of the individual driver in a fair manner.

@Leon Said

No, because many cars are much better fuel efficient. One could drive a lot less, but be taxed just as much if he/she is driving a Ford pickup over, say, a Pruis.

@Dark_Tink Said

AND your first born if it's longer then 20min.

@davii Said

Ah ok, I didn't understand at first, but see what you mean. Surely though, you make your choice on which vehicle you buy to use? It's then down to manufacturers to become as fuel efficient as possible

@SparklyKatie Said

I do see your point, though some people (like me) quite enjoy using public transport even if it does take a little longer, to be honest the journeys I go on they probably take about the same time as driving there and if I go longer distance than just around my city it's actually quicker on the train.

Get yourselves some decent public transport heathens.

@plebian_angel Said

I can get to work 10 minutes by car..half hour or longer on the bus. Our city bus system is obsessed with transfer points for some reason.

@boxerdc Said

I enjoy using it, because I can read, and people watch on the trains.. but I'm not spending 10 hours a day commuting when I work on the weekends..

And many places in the US are simply not densely populated enough to warrant the expense of public transport. It makes no sense to run a bus route if only 10 or 15 people will use it each day.