The Rees government has placed a variable tax on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Harbour Tunnel and called it congestion charging. Well, I'm all for market based solutions but this is a very poor congestion charge. It taxes motorists from one side of Sydney only. If the government was fair dinkum they would also place charges on the Anzac Bridge and George Street.
Here's a suggestion, let local governments impose congestion charges and let them use the funds to improve public transport. Parramatta Council is using parking fees to provide a free bus service. Pushing some responsibilities down to local government level is a good idea as long as its linked to proper funding. Sydney's Lord Mayor Clover Moore is constantly proposing a tram service for the city. Lets give Sydney City congestion charging and let Clover build her trams.
Here's a suggestion, let local governments impose congestion charges and let them use the funds to improve public transport. Parramatta Council is using parking fees to provide a free bus service. Pushing some responsibilities down to local government level is a good idea as long as its linked to proper funding. Sydney's Lord Mayor Clover Moore is constantly proposing a tram service for the city. Lets give Sydney City congestion charging and let Clover build her trams.
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