Loud vehicles should also be taxed to reduce noise pollution
One often observes stationary taxis with their engines running. This is sometimes the case even when the drivers are not inside the vehicle, just so the taxi stays nice and cool when they return from their breaks.
Taxi drivers should not be allowed to leave their engines running while waiting for passengers. Photo: Bloomberg
One often observes stationary taxis with their engines running. This is sometimes the case even when the drivers are not inside the vehicle, just so the taxi stays nice and cool when they return from their breaks.
Should cabs at taxi stands be exempt from the rule against leaving engines idling (“Stiffer penalties for taxi fare cheats, drivers who leave engines idling”; April 30)?
It would not make sense to get cabbies to switch off the ignition when there are passengers queueing. Otherwise, taxi drivers should not be allowed to leave the engine running while waiting for passengers.
While the rule targets air pollution from idling engines, noise pollution should also be dealt with.
Despite existing regulations, there are still many noisy cars and motorcycles on the roads. During purchase or registration, a tax should be levied on excessively loud vehicles.
In addition to a cleaner, fresher air, it is not too much to ask for a less noisy environment.
This letter was first posted in www.todayonline.com
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