But that may not be the case for busy families, where working parents juggle school suspensions with weekend clubs and days when the miles soon add up.
Could it even encourage people to welcome the controversial concept of 15-minute cities? Does staying local seem beneficial now that it costs us more to travel further afield?
More importantly, those living in rural areas suffer disproportionately and may bear the brunt of the burden.
Living in a big, bustling city just a few kilometers from your office, with plenty of public transport options and a toll kilometer, seems like a dream come true.
If the Resolution Foundation’s previous estimate of 6p per mile is realised, those traveling less than 3,166 miles a year will actually pay less than £190 a year.
However, motorists in the country do not have access to the same bus services, subway lines and Uber apps as in London.
They cannot rely on carpool programs and may have long commutes back to the city for work.
It’s not just getting to the office that can hurt many rural residents, who are likely to travel back and forth to see their family or even go to doctor’s appointments.
The introduction of the per-kilometre charge is likely to ruffle a few feathers, with a recent survey by Go Compare revealing that only 26 percent believe the car tax system should be changed.
There seems to be some sympathy for how those living in rural areas could pay more, with 50 percent of respondents suggesting that those living in remote and rural areas should be exempted from the tax.
It all boils down to why pay per kilometer is even considered? It was believed to simply be a way to find a way to charge electric cars that have evaded charges for so long.
However, this is no longer the case with electric cars, whose VED prices will be increased from April 2025.
Now the kilometer fee can only be considered a way to encourage motorists to avoid long journeys in the hope that saving money will act as the carrot needed to stay at home.
Or is mileage charging going to take advantage of the freedom of commuters, families and rural home owners to generate more revenue?
