We estimate efficient prices for passenger transportation in Greater Cairo to address externalities from local pollution, greenhouse gases, traffic congestion, and traffic accidents. An estimated $2.20 per gallon gasoline tax (2006 US$) would be economically efficient, compared with the current subsidy of $1.20 per gallon. Per-mile tolls could target congestion and accident externalities more efficiently than fuel taxes, however. Most efficient is combining a gasoline tax of $0.80 per gallon with per-mile tolls of $0.12 for autos and $0.19 for microbuses. Current public bus and rail fare subsidies are close to efficient levels in the absence of such policies.
Demand-Side Instruments to Reduce Road Transportation Externalities in the Greater Cairo Metropolitan Area
International Journal of Sustainable Transportation ; 9 , 3 ; 203-216
2015-04-03
14 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
congestion , Egypt , emissions , externalities , fuel tax , mileage toll
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