The use of cars has risen rapidly, necessitating the allocation of funds for the construction of road systems. It is argued that the government should cover these costs. However, a few people believe that vehicle drivers should bear the expenses. In my opinion, the government should be responsible for the cost of road systems, as discussed in the paragraphs below.
Firstly, the number of cars on the road has increased significantly, resulting in substantial expenditures on road systems. The government should allocate a separate budget specifically for road construction. Citizens already pay taxes, both directly and indirectly, to the government, which is responsible for investing in infrastructure. For example, Nepalese citizens pay approximately 13% in indirect taxes when purchasing goods. Furthermore, if individuals are required to pay for road systems on top of their existing tax contributions, it could lead to increased poverty.
On the other hand, many argue that drivers should cover the costs of road systems rather than the government. In countries where tax collection is minimal, it would be challenging for the government to bear the costs of road maintenance. Therefore, individual car drivers should invest their money into the road system. For instance, in the UAE, individual drivers contribute funds directly to construction organizations for road improvements. Additionally, it would be burdensome for citizens who already have to manage expenses related to vehicle maintenance and fuel.
In my view, as the volume of transport has increased, the condition of road systems has deteriorated day by day, and the government should take responsibility for addressing this issue. The government is tasked with collecting money from citizens, and it should be invested back into infrastructure that benefits those citizens.
In conclusion, the government should allocate a budget for improving the country’s road systems, rather than placing the burden of costs on drivers as is the case in many other countries.