Drivers “every move’ tracked if pay-per-mile is implemented in the next budget
Rumours are circulating that a pet by the mile system may replace vehicle excise duty in the next budget.
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00:00The UK could soon adopt a pay-per-mile tax, replacing the current vehicle excise duty,
00:10a part of a broader effort to modernise road taxation. This proposed system has sparked
00:15significant debate, particularly regarding its impact on lower income and key workers.
00:22Critics argue that those who must drive long distances for work, such as essential workers,
00:28would face a disproportionate financial burden. Unlike wealthier individuals who can often
00:34work from home, proponents of the pay-per-mile tax point to its potential environmental and
00:42traffic management benefits. They say by charging drivers based on the miles they travel, the
00:47system could reduce congestion and encourage the use of public transportation. Variable
00:53rates adjusted for factors like time of travel or vehicle type have also been suggested.
00:59The question is, would you support pay-per-mile instead of road tax?