Tax on Applying a tax to the purchase This would make ownership of a second car more This option has not been investigated second car of a second car for each expensive which would: person/household. Reduce congestion in the arterials and activity centres including the Hobart CBD and along the corridor. Increase public transport usage. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It is important that any potential policies on taxes for a second car be designed to ensure that people from lower socio economic backgrounds are not affected by this (say if public transport were not a viable alternative). The role of taxis in the This may: The Tasmanian Government could investigate the viability Taxi legislation reform transport network and of this option. Increase transportation options (both in quantity supporting legislation could be and price) for all areas of Hobart and therefore reviewed to improve service improve access to the Hobart CBD for Hobartians, and reduce costs particularly the elderly Improve the social equity and the quality of life of Hobartians, particularly the elderly (Infrastructure Australia Strategic Priority 7)
Tax on second car Applying a tax to the purchase of a second car for each person/household. This would make ownership of a second car more expensive which would: Reduce congestion in the arterials and activity centres including the Hobart CBD and along the corridor. Increase public transport usage. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It is important that any potential policies on taxes for a second car be designed to ensure that people from lower socio economic backgrounds are not affected by this (say if public transport were not a viable alternative). This option has not been investigated Taxi legislation reform The role of taxis in the transport network and supporting legislation could be reviewed to improve service and reduce costs This may: Increase transportation options (both in quantity and price) for all areas of Hobart and therefore improve access to the Hobart CBD for Hobartians, particularly the elderly Improve the social equity and the quality of life of Hobartians, particularly the elderly (Infrastructure Australia Strategic Priority 7) The Tasmanian Government could investigate the viability of this option.
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