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This Scenario Can Be Considered Against Them Traveling Under The Current Road ...

This scenario can be considered against them traveling under the current road tax and fuel tax system, which would not make a different which road they traveled to get to wherever they want to.
To elaborate on how much leisure and lifestyles would be affected by introducing 'Pay as You Go', people who live far from their places of work might find it unfair to be charged according to the distance they have to travel. It is also suggested that many might have to spend as much as 25% of their earnings if 'Pay as You Go' is implemented (Pay-as-you-go' road charge plan, 2005).
Another concern that is raised is the conventional way of taxing people as opposed to 'Pay as You Go'. It is believed that the conventional way that has always applied in the past has been fair. This is because individuals with bigger cars paid more according to the fuel they consumed, which in turn depended on the fuel consumption of larger cars, as well as the fact that they traveled more. This is based on the reasoning that bigger car owners were individuals who were financially in a better position to own and maintain them (Motorists 'must pay for road use, 2006). In contrast to this reasoning, 'Pay as You Go' does not seem to consider the reasoning that people with lower income will be charged the same as those who have a higher income. On the other hand, there are other arguments to this. One is; the more you drive, the more you pollute, and the more pollute, the more you should have to pay. However, this still does not seem fair to those who live far from their places of work (E-petitions, 2007).
Another major concern with implementing 'Pay as You Go' is liberty. Everyone will be tracked, and the government will be able to determine where a driver has been. Generally, people are not keen on having a government organisation have records of where they travel (Pay-as-you-go' road charge plan, 2005). On the other hand, it is a good way of knowing where a car has been in case there is need to investigate a crime. Authorities might find it easier to investigate crimes if they are allowed make use of such recorded data. Besides, isn't this tracker system similar to what is implemented to track stolen cars?
Regardless of the liberty issue with 'Pay as You Go' being implemented, it is still a great concern for many who have no choice but to travel long distances to work. Also, lifestyles of people will certainly be impacted; people will have to think twice about going out for a drive when they want to breathe some air. Visitors of main cities would probably have to pay more for certain areas they want to visit, may discourage traveling to cities. In general, it is people who want to travel more and see places within their own city that area likely to be most affected.

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