SKI 15 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Seems the expressways charge issue seems to be one in this election. Current guys seem to be saying that the 1000 yen deal that we have now at weekends might continue? The new guys might be pushing for them eventually to become free. Free sounds good at first, but they would become really busy and make them less appealing and also affect things like deliveries and overtime etc. Big hole where there used to be lots of cash. What with all the ETC investment too? I reckon continuing the 1000 yen upper limit, but doing it on weekdays as well, might be a good way to go. Whatever, can't see them going back to their "normal price" now... people are getting too used to them being more realistically charged. What you reckon? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 the Japanese gov aka tax payers have been sponsoring infrastructure projects in an attempt to kick start the ecconomy for the past 2 decades. Sponsor those tolls, go ahead, let mega profits start again for the foreign oil companies, as tolls go to petrol. 1000yen is nothing. So continue this and see how the roads look after 6 months. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I'm not feeling very bright this evening - what's your point thursday? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 maybe that the income would be far lower than the amount needed to maintain the roads in a good condition Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Yes I can see that now... was really half out of it last night! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 nice one!! Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 The deal as it is right now though is all over the place and confusing (apart from the weekend 1000 yen thing). I think it needs to be tidied up and clearer, fairer. Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 even 1000yen thing is confusing. (because it usually costs more, and it is not clear why and they dont give a breakdown of which highway charged what). they should charge you each time you change highway, i dont care if it means putting up more toll gates. else, they should make it clearer on your payment reciept. Link to post Share on other sites
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