The need to reform road user charging (RUC) is becoming more urgent as fuel excise declines.
To better understand Australians' readiness for this reform, Transurban partnered with Transport Australia and Q-Free to gauge public support for a new road user charge.
The findings offer a clear and timely mandate: investment in road maintenance, congestion relief and key freight routes is urgently needed, and Australians are increasingly open to a more modern, transparent and equitable funding system - if it is designed and communicated well.
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