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Climate Change – Environmental Groups Demand End of Commuter Tax Deduction
The German government is facing calls from environmental and social groups to abolish the commuter tax deduction, known as the Pendlerpauschale, due to its negative
Cars cause majority of external costs
Cars are responsible for a significant portion of the external costs of road transport. The only way to significantly reduce the costs borne by society
Higher Gas Prices & Speed Limit
The transport sector in Germany has failed to reduce its CO2 emissions since 1990, making it the only industry to do so. To combat this,
Saudi Arabia Builds Car-Free City
Saudi Arabia is set to begin construction on a new city called “The Line” that will have no roads for cars and produce zero carbon
German Toll to Prevent City Traffic
A city toll and significantly higher parking fees could reduce traffic congestion in German cities by 25 percent. These measures would also relieve society, which
Underestimating the Cost of Car Ownership in Germany
Car owners in Germany are underestimating the monthly costs of their vehicles by an average of 50%, according to a study by the RWI –
