Question

Imagine you are an economic adviser to the Commonwealth Government. The Prime Minister wants to increase spending on public transport in major cities, but does not want to raise taxes. Identify alternative sources of revenue for the government to fund its new initiatives.​

Answer 1

Answer: A combination of 1) Increased public transportation fees, 2) raise the gasoline tax, 3) increase or institute highway tolls, or 4) reduce the road construction budget and use that money for public transportation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Actions 2-4 would provide incentives to use public transportation.