What they used to do in Western European countries (and probably still do) is to have an additional yearly tax to pickup trucks and other larger vehicles. Anyone who could prove the vehicle is critical to the daily operation of a business (or meets one of the special requirements for private operation) would be exempt. Another tax I recall was levied against vehicles based on engine displacement.

As far as I can see, this approach had many positive ramifications. For the last 20 years everytime I mentioned this, most people around my parts cringe and find the idea a challenge to their freedom of choice.

Anyhow, I came to the conclusion that our politicians have no guts, and lack a long term vision for the future - enough to explain why we are in the situation we are.

MS