http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: “Transport for the North boss calls for debate on raising cost of driving” en Sun, 31 May 2026 09:24:53 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20690#post-353761 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:50:38 +0000 chdot 353761@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Martin Tugwell says UK government must look at whether to make car use pricier and public transport cheaper Martin Tugwell in Manchester </p> <p>There needs to be an “honest conversation” about making driving more expensive in order to subsidise public transport, according to the new head of the north of England’s strategic transport body. </p> <p>…</p> <p>In an interview with the Guardian, Tugwell said a gap had opened up as public transport fares have risen while driving has become cheaper, thanks to the freeze on fuel duty.</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/aug/17/transport-for-north-boss-calls-debate-raising-cost-driving" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/aug/17/transport-for-north-boss-calls-debate-raising-cost-driving</a> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/aug/17/transport-for-north-boss-calls-debate-raising-cost-driving" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/aug/17/transport-for-north-boss-calls-debate-raising-cost-driving</a> </p>