Pay-per-mile charges are 'fairest'

• Exclusive whatcar.com poll
• 55% say pay-per-mile charges are fairest
• 28% prefer £350 charge for a parking space

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The majority of motorists feel pay-per-mile charges would be fairest if new methods of paying for motoring are introduced in the future.

The exclusive whatcar.com poll asked motorists which method of paying for motoring in the future would be fairest if charges had to be introduced.

55% voted for pay-per-mile road fees, which would lead to drivers being charged according to how many miles they drive.

Although no pay-per-mile system currently exists, reports also suggest that a charging system could be graded according to what type of roads a motorist uses and at what time of day they travel.

A new scheme to charge companies £350 a year for each parking space they provide, which is set to be trialled by Nottingham City Council, drew 28% of the votes.

It is hoped that the charge, which could be passed on to workers who park at work, would reduce traffic by 10%.

A congestion charge of £8 a day, similar to the scheme currently used in London, drew 17% of the vote.