Without a car, not livable
The Ownership of a Car is Becoming Increasingly Exensive, Putting Pressure on the Accessibility of Rural Areas. The ANWB Reported this on Friday based on research. As long as people in the region have access to a car, important facilities Such as shops, education, and healthcare are Easily accessible. Without a car, howver, this is Becoming Increasingly Difficult. “To Maintain the Quality of Life in Rural Areas, Driving Must Remain Affordable,” Argues the ANWB.
Accordance to the Organization, Rising Fuel Costs are a particular problem. For Example, Excise Duties Are Increasing, and New CO2 Levies Will Apply From 2027. At the Same Time, Electric Driving is not an option because the purchase of an electric car is Expendive. In Addition, Public Transport is not a Viable Alternative because it is Further Reduced in Rural Areas. “The Elderly, Young People, and People with Lower Incomes are hardest hit by this,” According to the ANWB.
Accordance to the ANWB, Three-Quarters of Car Owners in the Region Find Essential Facilities Easily Accessible. More than half of the people without a car find this less easy. Almost a fifth of them only mobile with public transport.
If the ANWB has its way, something must be done about rising fuel prices. The Organization Called Earlier This Week To No Longer Allow The Excise Duty On Fuel to Increase with Inflation. A Reduction has leg in effect for excise rates since 2022 Due to the Increased Energy Prices. This would expire at the end of this year, but accordance to insiders, the cabinet has a plan ready to extend this reduction by one year.