New pay-per-mile changes branded ‘attack on freedom’ – full list of drivers affected
Motorists could soon be hit with new pay-per-mile car tax changes but a leading politician has slammed the new updates and outlined the impact it could have on road users.
New pay-per-mile car tax changes have been blasted as an “attack on freedom”with certain motorists set to be massively affected.
Kevin Foster, former minister of state for transport, claimed a new mileage system would impact road users’ ability to “make a living” or “visit relatives”.
A road pricing system has been debated for years but a scheme has never come to fruition.
However, there are rumours the policy could finally be pushed ahead after Adam Smith, former chief of staff to Jeremy Hunt, claimed that Treasury officials were drawing up plans for a system.
A new charge would likely replace the existing Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rate which currently stands at £190 per annum for petrol and diesel owners.
Mr Foster told GB News: “Pay-per-mile car tax is simply an attack on freedom and the ability to use your car/van to make a living, visit relatives or simply enjoy yourself.”
Experts have warned the introduction of a per-mile system could “disproportionately” affect certain individuals.
Those living in rural areas without access to public transport might be unable to reduce their mileage.
Similarly, those who face long commutes to the office will likely face higher costs compared to those who work at home.
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As the ‘pay per mile’ ramps up, this will cause hardship and loss of freedom for everyone. Not only will consumer prices have to go up, it will stop people visiting friends and family as well as attack their freedom of visiting the countryside and beaches.
Pay per mile will need to check your mileage and track your every move. And the worrying thing is, will you eventually only be allowed to travel so many miles per month or year before you are told you have had your quota and can do no more? Also, who will have to pay to have these tracking devices fitted? Pay per mile is not only about raising money and reducing your freedom, it’s also about knowing exactly where you are and when.
J M
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