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> I really wish the EU or collaborating national governments would invest more in sleeper train services by taxing flights. Why? If sleepers are so desirable,

> I really wish the EU or collaborating national governments would invest more in sleeper train services by taxing flights. Why? If sleepers are so desirable, then the market should support them.

graeme 8y ago
Because flights have co2 externalities that trains don't to the same extent. This is econ 101.
- Freak_NL 8y ago
  Flights are also subsidized at the moment by not taxing fuel at all. Also, the market doesn't care too much about the environment, hence governments.