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Originally Posted by Bunk
Bell's article on this talked about the GM of Transportation's notion that road pricing would very unlikely be traditional toll booth type set ups. That new technology, perhaps something embedded in the vehicle's license plate would track when and where someone is driving. It would be a more general road user fee system. Certain times could then be more expensive, certain roadways could be cheaper or more expensive, etc. At the end of each month or year, you're charged based on the usage.
Nonetheless, although the Transportation GM sees it as "inevitable" - it was actually the Manning Centre that proposed it - there is no City proposal at any stage of development at this point.
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The government tracking the location of every vehicle seems pretty big brother to me. I really don't see how this is better than charging a higher gas tax. (Unless maybe congestion based pricing is implemented).