This seems similar to the HOT lanes going in here in my area. However, this is much more strict. A great idea to clear up the traffic congestion and help the environment too. Really don't see much downside to this.
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I think that this is a good idea, however it should go further by offering a rebate on the insurance if you stay below your estimated mileage over the period of the year.

I think that this is a novel idea but I cannot help but wonder a few challenges to this thought. One is that if one drives less, does that make that person a safer driver. If they have less experience driving are they less of a risk for getting into an accident? I do understand the counterargument that the more one drives the greater chance they will get into an accident. But this is not really a game of chance. I have never been in an accident and I average around 30,000 kms a year. The other thing is that one can simply abuse the system and disconnect their odemetre.

Nevertheless, I think the idea of pay as you go insurance may increase one's awareness and inspire them to drive less. Just like charging more for water usage during peak times.

Tractor Sales, you're probably correct, but I'd guess the difference is negligible in the grand scheme of things. Other factors like years of driving experience, driving habits, region, etc., end up being more significant factors in safety. When it comes to accident rates, you'll find things are very well correlated with basic time on the road.

It's an excellent idea and I like Caroline's suggestion where you receive a rebate if you stay under your estimated mileage. Tractor Sales, you bring up a good point, but I do agree that accidents are definitely correlated with miles driven and it wouldn't be such a bad thing to motivate people to drive less!

I think that this a very clever idea, I must agree about the rebate on insurance if you stay below your declared mileage over the yearly period.

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Interesting concept. Being involved in the personal insurance industry, it is a little different than cars. Then again, why would you deactivate your insurance when the car is in the driveway? You wouldn't just the level of coverage. Sounds like an actuarial nightmare to me.

Excellent idea. It will save a lot for people using their vehicles sparingly. Currently we are paying for vehicles, that lies unused for most of the time.

its a very interesting concept that just wont ever come about in my opinion but with new transportation options on the rise it will be interesting to see how much travel changes in the next 10 years.

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I don't think pay-as-you drive will work. There are just too many ways to game the system. Disconnects, small faraday cages, etc. It'd be great if it could work, but I don't think it will.

Men Made Easy

A good concept that could easily be extrapolated on other areas (pay-as-you... you name it). However, more metering, administration, etc. may make it unworkable, or rather, create another snowball effect, let alone abuse. Thanks for spreading the word nevertheless.