Two in five petrol and diesel drivers could be forced to ditch their vehicles due to higher car taxes, insurance and all-around driving costs.
New car tax rules could see two in five petrol and diesel drivers give up motors
Rachel Reeves’ car taxes could see two in five petrol and diesel drivers give up cars, it has emerged. Two in five petrol and diesel drivers could be forced to ditch their vehicles due to higher car taxes, insurance and all-around driving costs.
41 per cent of road users fear they would need to surrender their cars this year if the costs of travelling continue to peak to unaffordable levels under the Labour Party government. According to a new study by the UK’s largest bus operator, Stagecoach, parent of local operator Stagecoach East, thousands of Brits could ditch their cars in the coming months as petrol prices start to rise.
With the cost of filling a typical 50-60 litre car tank potentially jumping by up to £20 and prices already up 10% in the past fortnight, families across the region are feeling the strain.
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Many local drivers may soon be forced to rethink their daily commute, opting for more affordable, less stressful transport options. Debra Goodwin, chief customer officer at Stagecoach, said: “In today’s non-stop world with costs rising, considering alternative ways to commute into work is important.
“Taking the bus to work not only allows commuters to take time out to think and relax, but it’s also a cost-effective method of transportation to and from work.”
She explained that simply using the bus can add more “me time” for drivers to get on with other work that they would not be able to do if travelling in a car.
“So let someone else do the driving, press pause on your day and scroll, read, listen, or just stare out of the window for a bit on your ‘me time’ machine,” she added.
“In a time when mental wellness is paramount, trading costly and stressful car commutes for calmer, more productive journeys could be the change many need,” Ms Goodwin concluded.