The Daily Mail on Friday 5th nov has an article about British motorists. We know all about it, but it is put succinctly, all in one place.
"British drivers suffer the most congested roads and the highest tax burdens in Europe, says a report out today. ...while drivers pay £42billion in tax, only £6.7billion was spent on the roads last year. On fuel alone UK drivers pay the highest tax rate in Europe - more than 75p in every pound spent on unleaded. ...'We pay the highest taxes yet have the most congested roads. The Department of Transport said it had given local authorities powers to ease congestion by introducing pay-as-you-drive charges."
Ouch, Ouch!!
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I have no problem with pay as you drive as long as the money goes in the right place .... woops, forgot I was in england and thats never gonna happen now is it.
Lets all move to Cyprus and buy a bar!
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"£42billion in tax, only £6.7billion was spent on the roads last year."
The trouble is "What do these figures mean?" What's included? ( on both sides ) Does this include police, fire service, NHS, legal costs for example? Is there a place to view the data?
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