Trends: The Netherlands Road User Charges

摘要

The introduction of user charges on the complete road network in the Netherlands could become a role model for a greener transport system in Europe. "Putting a price tag on each kilometre driven by cars and lorries will change the transport behaviour of people and companies," expects Johannes Ludewig, Executive Director of the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER). "The charges will encourage the use of more sustainable transport modes and also lead to a more economic use of scarce infrastructure capacity," he points out.