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September 2, 2024

Do you think that governments should incentivize the use of public transportation through tax benefits?




Total votes: 6

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  1. WittyDeer4
    115

    Yes as people love the idea of tax exemptions and lower taxes so this could actually incentivize people.

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  2. GraciousCrocodile4
    34

    Something like this can help address the problem of carbon emissions from cars, and tax benefits have a record of being a big people pleaser so provides a solid incentive. There may have to be large …Read MoreSomething like this can help address the problem of carbon emissions from cars, and tax benefits have a record of being a big people pleaser so provides a solid incentive. There may have to be large investment into public transportation in countries and regions that have little in the way of it however. Read Less

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  3. LuckyDeer2
    31.5

    When it comes to things like public transport, I have a very conscious view. If the government can prove that the project will not incur serious deficits and will not lead to massive debt, I am for …Read MoreWhen it comes to things like public transport, I have a very conscious view. If the government can prove that the project will not incur serious deficits and will not lead to massive debt, I am for public works projects. Furthermore, if those tax benefits do not bring about more debt further down the line, then also yes. There is no point in having tax benefits if they ultimately hurt consumers through the reduction in critical social services elsewhere. Read Less

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  4. CleverHalibut
    111.5

    While this is an important issue, I am unsure of the mechanism that would allow them to implement a policy like this. Policies such as increasing taxes for those with cars that have low fuel …Read MoreWhile this is an important issue, I am unsure of the mechanism that would allow them to implement a policy like this. Policies such as increasing taxes for those with cars that have low fuel efficiency would be a far more feasible strategy. Read Less

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  5. FunnyDuck2
    76

    Yes I think this would be a good incentive for people because tax benefits are a good driver.

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  6. CleverKoala3
    39

    It depends on the financial impact. Currently, the government struggles to provide substantial public transportation. Incentivising its use while it is not in a state to handle more demand may not be …Read MoreIt depends on the financial impact. Currently, the government struggles to provide substantial public transportation. Incentivising its use while it is not in a state to handle more demand may not be the responsible thing to do. Read Less

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