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New Taxes May Urge More To Take Bus

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07:20 18 Dec 2013


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New taxes are in the pipeline which aim to get more of us out of our cars and onto buses.

According to the Transport Minister, it's in a bid to prevent environmental pollution and lessen our dependency on fossil fuels.

As well as taxing cars with high emissions, the Department of Transport is considering 'user pays' charges, which include tolls and congestion levies.

Last week the Junior Transport Minister blamed middle-class snobbery for our low rate of bus use when compared to other countries.


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