2006-06-22 22:59:59 · 16 answers · asked by karun 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Freeways are the roads so that you can drive 'freely' at the speed which thrills you. Otherwise there are congested ways also...like Paharganj in New Delhi. 'Freeways' support a country's economy when you reach to your destination saving time. But that costs money as they have to be made at specific road specifications, which means you require a lots of money. Except that some people in the government misuse this money, but ultimately the governement has to get back the investment. That's why there is TOLL TAX. You pay ONLY when you use it...otherwise not.
2006-06-22 23:56:14 · answer #1 · answered by Ask Dr. Dingo 3 · 6⤊ 2⤋
Supposedly to help pay for and maintain the roadways and interstates. And to counter some of the other comments we edo pay tolls on what are supposedly "freeways" because here in NewJersey we pay a toll on the Garden State Parkway.
I know that the the term is not used to signify anything monetary, but I think that we allo pay enough in taxes to help maintain the roadways, tolls are another way that the greedy government/business co-op has found to make use pay for what should have already been paid for.
2006-06-23 00:33:11 · answer #2 · answered by Politics 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm reasonable sure that ALL modes of river crossing (bridges and tunnels) as far north as the Rip Van Winkle Bridge in Catskill have a toll in the east-bound direction. The tolls get lower as you move further north, but the only way to avoid them altogether is to drive to Albany and cross the Dunn Memorial Bridge. And given the cost of gas, it would be cheaper to just pay the toll on one of the tunnels.
2016-03-27 01:50:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the govt state they have to charge a reasonable toll for exceptional roads just to cover maintenance costs,, never mind the cost of making it,,
however here in the uk they are few and far between and some recent campaigns have led to several tolls been scrapped(erskine bridge scotland and skye bridge scotland for example)
if you go to spain you are charged every 10 kilometres or so and a journey to a fairground or themepark can cost you 40 english pounds or about 75 dollars,,
tax on motorist is an easy option for all goverments and we never protest about it
maybe its time we did and in vast numbers
2006-06-22 23:06:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Corporate companies do not want a piece of anything if there's no profit involved. Governments are usually unwilling to expend the capital needed to build freeways, hence the commercial involvement...
2006-06-22 23:02:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
for the upkeep and maintenance of roads. But then u wonder where does the money come from for the upkeep and maintenance of the toll stations and also for the salaries of the people who work there!
2006-06-22 23:06:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A very idiotic answer by Politics. You do not have pay for tolls. You choose to pay for them so you don't get penalized for violating traffic laws.
2006-06-23 09:32:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
because they have to pay for the road to be built and kept in a decent state, i dont think freeways refers to the how much you pay to drive on them!!
2006-06-22 23:04:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The free in freeways dosen't refer to their monetary intent.
2006-06-22 23:52:21 · answer #9 · answered by peppermint_paddy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they have not yet taken the tollbooth away.
This happens a lot after a "tollway" is completely paid for.
2006-06-22 23:09:28 · answer #10 · answered by Gia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋