Sir John Armitt emphasized that as revenue from petrol tax diminishes due to the rise of electric vehicles, a public debate on road pricing is essential to replace it, noting that more than 30 billion a year is at stake.
Armitt stated, "We pay for all our other infrastructure services as we use them, and we pay for driving on the road, as we use it, via petrol tax," highlighting the need for a new funding mechanism for the future.
Highlighting the inevitability of road pricing, Armitt remarked, "It's politically a very difficult issue isn't it? But many people will say road pricing is inevitable," underscoring the necessary transition in funding for road use.
Armitt pointed to the global context, noting that while the UK has some road pricing schemes, they are far more widespread in countries like France and Germany, indicating a potential future shift.
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