Bikes wont escape Road Pricing!
Discussion
A question and answer from Stephen Ladyman's web chat today
ken sidwell: Will motor cyclists be exempt from road pricing as they do not cause congestion and the emissions are considerably lower than cars and commercial vehicles? Also, as motorbikes help cut down congestion and enviromental damage will this be an area that the government will look at promoting and help dispel the negative image given to the motorcycle fraternity?
Dr Stephen replies: Certainly they should pay a price that reflects the fact they take up less room. Whether that is a discount or an exemption is a subject for debate.
www.webchat.pm.gov.uk/webchat_live.asp?webchatID=38
Now, this statement in my view conveys that this is all about the money. We all know motorbikes don't create congestion. Pathetic isn't it.
ken sidwell: Will motor cyclists be exempt from road pricing as they do not cause congestion and the emissions are considerably lower than cars and commercial vehicles? Also, as motorbikes help cut down congestion and enviromental damage will this be an area that the government will look at promoting and help dispel the negative image given to the motorcycle fraternity?
Dr Stephen replies: Certainly they should pay a price that reflects the fact they take up less room. Whether that is a discount or an exemption is a subject for debate.
www.webchat.pm.gov.uk/webchat_live.asp?webchatID=38
Now, this statement in my view conveys that this is all about the money. We all know motorbikes don't create congestion. Pathetic isn't it.
Edited by scotia_steve74 on Thursday 22 February 17:39
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