Road user charging incentives

Michiel C.J. Bliemer and Allister Loder

A chapter in Elgar Encyclopedia of Transport and Society, 2025, pp 340-341 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: Road pricing policies have traditionally considered monetary disincentives to discourage driving and reduce traffic on roads. Such disincentives to manage travel demand are also called ‘sticks’ for ‘undesirable behaviour’, as opposed to ‘carrots’ that provide positive incentives for exhibiting ‘good behaviour’. Rewarding may be more effective than charging and is arguably more acceptable to the public. Monetary rewards that aim to reduce congestion, promote more sustainable behaviour, or encourage safer driving can be considered as part of the road pricing mix when reforming pricing policies.

Keywords: Reward; Carrots and sticks; Peak avoidance; Pay-as-you-drive; Tradeable mobility credits; MobilityCoin (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781035330515
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