[sustran] Re: diesel price

[Alan P Howes]

On Mon, 11 Oct 1999 23:55:22 +0530, you wrote:

>I wonder whether a system of subsidised fuel for Public Transport is
>workable.

Works fine in the UK, where bus operators get a partial refund of Fuel
Tax in respect of mileage on registered local bus services. 

There are other ways - at one time (not now I think) certain diesel
fuel was sold tax-free, and dyed a bright colour to distinguish it -
in fact this might still be done for TVO - Tractor Vapourising Oil -
used in agriculture.

Please someone, correct me if I'm wrong on this.
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