Drivers could face controversial pay-per-mile scheme that could cost over £444 a year
dailyrecord.co.ukRoad users across the country may find themselves spending even more as a pay-per-mile road tax scheme is again being discussed in a controversial move that would meaning those living in remote areas and most reliant on their cars would find themselves paying even more to get around.Those eager to resolve growing concerns about the country's finances are asking Chancellor Rachel Reeves to introduce a new road pricing scheme to replace traditional Vehicle Excise Duty (VED).The average motorist would likely be hit with costs of £444 a year, but for those living in rural parts of the country and relying on their cars more heavily, covering 10,000 miles annually would face bills around a whopping £600. READ MORE: Rachel Reeves announces Winter Fuel Payment reform as Labour tries to plug £22 billion blackhole Supporters of the proposed scheme say it would help fill the £22billion black hole in the country's finances - but it will be a challenge to get the approval of those who will incur the most costs.Pressure is said to be mounting on the new Chancellor of the Exchequer to announce details of the costly scheme in the much-anticipated October Budget, after it was revealed the Treasury was keen for the former government to introduce the highly controversial measure before they were ousted.In an interview with the Telegraph, former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's chief adviser Adam Smith from 2022 to 2024 said Downing Street staff under the previous cabinet wanted to "start preparatory work on a road pricing scheme' because of declining fuel duty coffers."The Transport Committee recommended the introduction in a 2022 report, where Treasury officials were keen to bring in the tax change as more EVs are on the road.This is causing a
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