Comments on: Netherlands to Tax Drivers by the Kilometer; GPS Trackers in Every Vehicle

By: soothing hex

soothing hex — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:48:32 +0000

Fuel is already heavily taxed over there. “In total, taxes account for 68,84% of the total price of petrol and 56,55% of the total price of diesel.”

By: Mark

Mark — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:51:21 +0000

@bloodnok : you’re proposing something that makes sense, that is your flaw. If the only intended purpose of this legislation would be to cut down on emissions, your proposed solution would make sense.
However, it seems pretty obvious that with GPS trackers installed in every car, it’s more about control & surveillance of the populace than about anything else. When/if ever this is implemented, I’m sure they’ll say that anyone who gets the gps disabled is a criminal. Bend over and take it in, slaves!

By: realitydesign

realitydesign — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:27:46 +0000

Sounds like a ‘contrived new industries to stave off collapse’ cash cow!

By: bloodnok

bloodnok — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:59:38 +0000

Dumbest. Idea. Ever.

If you want a proportional emissions tax, there is a very simple way to do it – tax the fuel. No need to worry about taxing different vehicle types based on size and efficiency: If it uses more gas, it costs more.

The proposed system will need new equipment, a collection agency, billing system, compliance officers, administrators and god knows what else.

I wonder how hard it will be to disable or fake the GPS unit?