Michael Wood: Transport Minister on the Government's new transport strategy

The Mike Hosking Breakfast - A podcast by Newstalk ZB - Thursdays

The Government is neither ruling in nor out an increase in fuel taxes as it works on a new transport strategy. The plan, which will go out for consultation this year, promises a pivot towards public transport and away from emissions-intensive investments like highways. It could mean swapping car parks for new bus lanes and cycleways. Transport Minister Michael Wood told Mike Hosking that they're yet to put out a draft document. He says governments in the past have put Road User Charges and Excise Duty taxes up, but they haven't decided that at this stage. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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