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Originally Posted by P-hack
It makes sense that folks who use the road should pay for the road (in proportion to the wear and tear that their vehicle makes). That wear and tear is independent of fuel use though, but good luck fixing taxes.
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I agree with the first point, but not the second. Fuel use is indicative of wear and tear- the more mass you want to move around on the road, the more fuel it takes to do it. Yes, hybrids "cheat" the system a bit, but lighter, more efficient vehicles produce dramatically less wear and tear on the roads, with added benefits like less pollution. They should be encouraged, not singled out for taxation.