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Perhaps a inverse tax tied to economic output of that vehicle. The higher the economic contribution of the vehicle, the lower the tax. So a recreational cyclist
by briandear 7y ago
Perhaps a inverse tax tied to economic output of that vehicle. The higher the economic contribution of the vehicle, the lower the tax. So a recreational cyclist pays more than a delivery truck because the delivery truck is contributing to the economy and not simply joyriding.
- hansvm 7y agoThat seems too easy to game, and the system might have low compliance. Who's to say when a person is joyriding vs commuting to work on a bicycle? If we're taxing based on the economic output (which we hopefully already are via income/sales taxes), does the time value of goods being transported now get included in the calculation?
- hombre_fatal 7y agoThat is way too arbitrary. Just because money exchanged hands at some point doesn't mean the transportation is a net benefit or should be encouraged and everything else discouraged. Besides, I think the economy would be much healthier if everyone was riding their bike recreationally (healthy bodies, healthy minds). And a much bigger boost to the economy than a delivery truck driving 10 miles to deliver a $2 package.
- jbay808 7y agoWhy? If a vehicle has high economic output, presumably the owner is already getting paid for it?
- seattle_spring 7y agoSure, but we're talking about F150 type trucks here. Most people in cities have those for completely personal reasons and not for "economic activity."