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How would the swap to Road User Charges be implemented?

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Publish Date
Thu, 7 Aug 2025, 8:07am
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How would the swap to Road User Charges be implemented?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 7 Aug 2025, 8:07am

The AA is onboard with the switch from petrol tax to electronic Road User Charges, but says there are a few issues to sort out.  

The change is expected to come in by 2027.  

Transport Policy Director Martin Glynn says it's likely there will be devices actually in vehicles to make the measurements.  

He told Mike Hosking it will be easier to implement with modern cars.  

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