YSK that the idea that drivers pay for roads is a myth, because funding sources also include property taxes, sales taxes and income taxes that people pay regardless of whether they drive or not

Valuy@lemmy.zip · 15 days ago

YSK that the idea that drivers pay for roads is a myth, because funding sources also include property taxes, sales taxes and income taxes that people pay regardless of whether they drive or not

LordMayor@piefed.social · 15 days ago

I’ve never heard anyone claim that only drivers pay for roads.

bountygiver [any]@lemmy.ml · 15 days ago

Ya, mostly just them throwing a hissy fit whenever a city wants to build any infrastructure for non-cars

FireRetardant@lemmy.world · 15 days ago

Many people think registration and gas taxes cover roadway expenses. Its why you see people complain “cyclists don’t pay their fair share for bike lanes”.

CmdrShepard49@sh.itjust.works · 15 days ago

Now you have content for tomorrow’s “the idea that X is Y is actually a myth…” post

just some guy@sh.itjust.works · 15 days ago

As a cyclist I have, many times. And always from people that feel bicycles shouldn’t be on roads when they are

YSK that the idea that drivers pay for roads is a myth, because funding sources also include property taxes, sales taxes and income taxes that people pay regardless of whether they drive or not

YSK that the idea that drivers pay for roads is a myth, because funding sources also include property taxes, sales taxes and income taxes that people pay regardless of whether they drive or not

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