Affordability  /  Transit & Transportation

Fuel and transportation costs platforms

Here's what the 2024 BC election parties are promising.

BC NDP

  • Make transit free for seniors in non-peak hours

BC Conservatives

  • Eliminate PST on affordable used cars

    "Eliminate the PST on affordable used vehicles that have already had PST charged on them. Double taxation is unfair, especially for basic cars that people need for their commute. Additionally, we will reverse the NDP’s tax grab and ensure that any PST charged on a used vehicle is based on the sale price, not an arbitrary value made-up by the government." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15

  • Index the vehicle Luxury Tax to average vehicle values

    "Index the vehicle Luxury Tax to average vehicle values to reflect car price inflation, and ensure people are not punished for buying vehicles needed for work. The so-called ‘luxury tax’ kicks-in at $55,000, even though the average price of a new car sold in BC is $66,000." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15

  • End inspections for out-of-province vehicle imports
  • Require speed cameras and road safety units to be highly visible

    "Prioritise traffic safety over ticket revenue by requiring speed cameras and road safety units to be highly visible. This will improve deterrence, increase fairness for drivers, and prevent reactionary law enforcement tactics that lead to distracted driving.

    o We believe the primary role of traffic enforcement should be to promote road safety via visibility and deterrence, with penalties for those who break the law."

    Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15

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