Motor vehicle taxes as an environmental management instrument: the case of Singapore

Chia, Ngee-Choon; Phang, Sock-Yong

doi:10.1007/bf03353917

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“…Probably, one of the plausible explanations it could be that taxes rate imposed by Uganda were very punitive compared to what Tanzania did or they might have reduced the taxes on importation of new motor vehicles Thus, availability of various sources of income in Dar es Salaam play an important role in enabling ownership of DMVs in Tanzania. This findings on income are in line with those by Chia & Phang (2001) study, who did a study on the relationship between income levels and demand for motor vehicles in Singapore. The findings show that economic growth accompanied by increase in income levels is a key determinant to the increase in demand for motor vehicles and transport.…”

Section: Trend Of Dmvs Importation Before and After Et Impositionsupporting

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Can Environmental Tax Reduce Dilapidated Motor Vehicles Importation and Pollution? Insights from Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

Mwangoka

Lema

2021

Tanzania Journal of Sociology

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The influence of tax regime in reducing dilapidated vehicles’ demand and attendant pollution is puzzling global south cities. This article provides an assessment on how environmental tax is or is not curbing down the importation of the Dilapidated Motor Vehicles (DMVs) with a view to reduce vehicular emissions in the city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. A multilevel perspective employing mixed methods of data collection was used to collect qualitative and quantitative data through document review, group discussions, in-depth interviews from selected Members of Parliament, policymakers, government officials, and brand new as well as DMVs dealers. Content, trend and discourse analysis enabled to interpret qualitative data. Findings reveal that taxing importation of DMVs is not significantly reducing air pollution. The side effects of the increased DMVs import in polluting the environment are increasing due to the rise in income levels, population increase and technical challenges of estimating marginal social cost. As DMVs tax was not reflected in the exporter’s cost schedule, the non-inclusion gives a market failure scenario a la Pigou Theorem. Rethinking of an optimal environmental tax remains a complex sociopolitical issue calling for research and policy attention.

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Section: Trend Of Dmvs Importation Before and After Et Impositionsupporting

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Can Environmental Tax Reduce Dilapidated Motor Vehicles Importation and Pollution? Insights from Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

Mwangoka

Lema

2021

Tanzania Journal of Sociology

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“…Current plans expect to make the scheme more flexible, charging motorists according to the distance travelled on congested roads, instead of charging all motorists the same amount as long as they pass a gantry [149]. Several studies have evaluated its effectiveness to manage traffic congestion as a unique case of innovation in the public sector [152][153][154]. However, follow-up assessments of its impact on air quality have not been done; this is needed for improving the current scheme or implementing new sophisticated systems for managing vehicular traffic, as well as for demonstrating its ability for maximizing roads efficiency capacity and reducing commuting time.…”

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Experience from Integrated Air Quality Management in the Mexico City Metropolitan Area and Singapore

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More than half of the world’s population now lives in cities as a result of unprecedented urbanization during the second half of the 20th century. The urban population is projected to increase to 68% by 2050, with most of the increase occurring in Asia and Africa. Population growth and increased energy consumption in urban areas lead to high levels of atmospheric pollutants that harm human health, cause regional haze, damage crops, contribute to climate change, and ultimately threaten the society’s sustainability. This article reviews the air quality and compares the policies implemented in the Mexico City Metropolitan Area (MCMA) and Singapore and offers insights into the complexity of managing air pollution to protect public health and the environment. While the differences in the governance, economics, and culture of the two cities greatly influence the decision-making process, both have made much progress in reducing concentrations of harmful pollutants by implementing comprehensive integrated air quality management programs. The experience and the lessons learned from the MCMA and Singapore can be valuable for other urban centers, especially in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region confronting similar air pollution problems.

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Urban Governance and Smart City Planning

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Motor vehicle taxes as an environmental management instrument: the case of Singapore

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Can Environmental Tax Reduce Dilapidated Motor Vehicles Importation and Pollution? Insights from Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

Can Environmental Tax Reduce Dilapidated Motor Vehicles Importation and Pollution? Insights from Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

Experience from Integrated Air Quality Management in the Mexico City Metropolitan Area and Singapore

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