Policy wonks what do you think of my alternative to the gas tax holiday [View All]

[mdmc]

Here is my idea.
1. Keep the 18 cent per gallon tax.
2. Use the money generated from this tax to:
A. Lower the price / tax on diesel fuel (thus giving some drivers and tractor trailers a break, plus help lower the cost of everything)
B. Fund / discount public transportation (perhaps offering tax credits for public transportation expenses). All public transportation, including air, train, and buses)


This proposal help everyone. Poor people without cars benefit from lower prices (lower shipping costs), public transportation use is advocated and incentivized, and rich people will save on their first class airfares.

And it pays for itself. What do you think?