Car ownership itself is an indication of wealth. Even in the US, where car ownership is practically mandatory and broad taxes or fees on driving are significan

Car ownership itself is an indication of wealth. Even in the US, where car ownership is practically mandatory and broad taxes or fees on driving are significantly lower, owning a car is associated with higher incomes because the base cost is still several thousand a year in insurance, gas, etc. so if you tax it you are already hitting wealthier people.