CABINET TO CONSIDER $100 ANNUAL INCREASE TO LICENSE CARS; 40% INCREASE FOR SUVS AND TRUCKS
SOURCE: STATE MEDIA
Cabinet is to consider requiring owners of cars to pay an increase of a flat $100 dollars per year to license their vehicles.
The announcement came Saturday afternoon from Prime minister, Hon. Gaston Browne on the Browne and Browne Show on Pointe FM.
He says there would be need for a determination of the cc-rating of the vehicles in this category.
The head of government, who is also finance minister, says efforts will also be made to cushion bus and taxi operators from significant increases, to prevent a hike in public transportation costs.
However, Prime Minister Browne says the proposed 40 per cent increase will apply to Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) as well as heavy-duty vehicles, such as trucks.
There has been a firestorm of public concerns since Thursday when the government had announced its proposal for a 40 per cent increase in vehicle licensing fees across the board.
However, Prime Minister Browne says his government values consultations with residents.
The matter will be discussed at cabinet next Wednesday, ahead of the next meeting of Parliament’s Lower House the following day.
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Comments (7)
Robert February 23, 2025, 8:37 AM
Juju Bee February 23, 2025, 9:12 AM
Why can’t it just be $100 across the board well except for trucks and heavy duty equipment
IcantBreathe February 23, 2025, 9:23 AM
NO LOVE February 23, 2025, 9:20 AM
Listening Post February 23, 2025, 11:52 AM
Stone February 23, 2025, 12:02 PM
Hallelujah Amen February 23, 2025, 12:17 PM
I support a serious push back against this kind of behavior by politicians since it will caused serious economic hardship on majority of the population.
Charging for parking in the city can generate revenue and reduce congestion in St. John’s and other places