Andy Hall wrote:
On 2007-02-06 10:44:36 +0000, The Natural Philosopher said:

Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
Mary Fisher wrote:
But ultimately, and missed by most commentators, this is not about
making money, rather persuading people to change their lifestyles. So
the mother quoted by the OP doesn't spend £86 a month to take her
children to school, but sends them by PT, moves house or sends them to
a school in walking distance.

It's unrealistic to suggest that a mother could do any of those things!

Why? That suggests every mother in the country *has* to have a car to
take
the kids to school.

I'm not singling out mothers for using a car when not needed - it's
endemic to nearly every car owner. Even although most complain bitterly
about congestion. And unless something is done to reduce the continued
*increase* in road usage the congestion will just get worse. Road
pricing
is a way of trying to reduce usage. Those who don't like it might
like to
try and think of an alternative.

TAX FUEL.

They do, although it's still not far different in price to water.


Well it ought to be about three times the price..then scrap all road tax
and all congestion charges and all traffic calming and most of the lights.

People will not drive fast if it costs them an extra pound every ten
miles if they do.

Nor will they drive casually if its costing them half a days salary to
go to the shops in the next town.