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Singapore One approach is to replicate Singapore massive taxation on vehicles, which disincentivizes ownership. To own a vehicle in Singapore, it costs ~2.5x
by alberth 3y ago
Singapore
One approach is to replicate Singapore massive taxation on vehicles, which disincentivizes ownership.
To own a vehicle in Singapore, it costs ~2.5x the normal cost due to taxes.
As such, it has one of the highest uses of public transit, bicycles and walking in the world.
- b0ner_t0ner 3y agoHigher tax is not a must, one can have amazing public transportation infrastructure like in Tokyo or Hong Kong, but most US cities can't do that with all the roads and highways in place.