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by savanaly 1774 days ago
I'm pretty positive on this idea. Driving on roads imposes an externality on other people, why shouldn't we attempt to make drivers/companies internalize that cost by charging a toll? I'm not so positive on it that I would support it if it were clunky and imposed a big transaction cost (having to stop and pay). But if it were automatic like the tolling via camera that happens with a certain bridge near me then I would support it.

Of course it's probably low in importance compared to certain other modes of travel that have big externalities that aren't tolled/taxed appropriately...(air travel).