DoI Minister says it is necessary to make people pay more
Ten thousand vehicle owners on the Isle of Man will be ‘losing out’ after Tynwald agreed to hike road tax.
That’s the view of the infrastructure minister who says, whilst unpopular, it is necessary to make them pay more from April.
Motorists will see a 10 per cent increase across most categories – the first rise in vehicle duty since 2020.
A minimum charge of £65 is also being introduced for all drivers - it marks the first time electric vehicles owners will be required to pay.
According to the Department of Infrastructure the introduction of fees for electric vehicles is intended as the first step towards ‘harmonising’ the amount of duty paid by owners of zero emission, hybrid and fossil-fuelled vehicles.
Income generated through vehicle duty is spent on maintaining and improving the Island’s highways.
Chris Thomas says a period of engagement with the public will now start to give the public ‘choices’ before further changes are brought in:
Motorcycle duty remains at £28 while disabled vehicle owners are exempt.
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