Chuck
Senior Member
They delay in implementing the $60 fee is costing the City of Toronto tens of millions of dollars that it by no means deserves. Hopefully the idea is scrapped altogether.
The City will collect the PVT for any vehicle plate renewal date that falls on or after September 1, 2008. If you renew a plate with an expiry date on or after September 1before the tax implementation date of September 1, the City is asking the Province to collect the tax the next time you renew your licence plate. This ensures that the implementation of the tax is fair to all taxpayers.
The City will collect the PVT for any vehicle plate renewal date that falls on or after September 1, 2008. If you renew a plate with an expiry date on or after September 1before the tax implementation date of September 1, the City is asking the Province to collect the tax the next time you renew your licence plate. This ensures that the implementation of the tax is fair to all taxpayers.
Fair? How is releasing such an important stipulation after thousands of people have already opted for 2 year renewals fair? More importantly, how is the creation of an exclusive Toronto-only tax fair to Toronto's taxpayers? What do you tell someone on a fixed income when they are faced with a one time renewal fee of $194 next time they renew their plates?
Down with the Miller regime! Fortunately I gave up my car permanently and won't have to deal with this crap.
I think it is time to charge an annual fee (maybe $300 - $500) for putting a car on the road in Toronto, plus "toll" charges collected on cars entering the city (i.e. that have not paid the annual fee) -- all money collected would go to building/running public transit.
BTW, I don't have a car -- maybe that is the reason why I am so quick to tax it - just like everyone else - taxes that don't affect me are great!
I think it is time to charge an annual fee (maybe $300 - $500) for putting a car on the road in Toronto, plus "toll" charges collected on cars entering the city (i.e. that have not paid the annual fee) -- all money collected would go to building/running public transit.
BTW, I don't have a car -- maybe that is the reason why I am so quick to tax it - just like everyone else - taxes that don't affect me are great!
This is the problem with the current city government. They already have enough money in taxes. Property taxes are high enough and increasing every year! They problem in mismanagement of the current funds.
Also, instead of making it more difficult to drive in the city, I would like to see the city put that money (Gardiner teardown, speed humps etc) towards expanded subways and more frequent and faster Go service! There is no reason that the subways can't be on a constant expansion strategy with new stations opening each year.
This is the problem with the current city government. They already have enough money in taxes. Property taxes are high enough and increasing every year! They problem in mismanagement of the current funds.
Also, instead of making it more difficult to drive in the city, I would like to see the city put that money (Gardiner teardown, speed humps etc) towards expanded subways and more frequent and faster Go service! There is no reason that the subways can't be on a constant expansion strategy with new stations opening each year.
Automation Gallery said:Is this plate tax charged only in the 416 area?
I agree. The Gardiner is hardly hurting anyone. Put that money into a westward expansion of the Queen's Quay streetcar instead.