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@CAVOK@lemmy.world to Europe@feddit.deEnglish • 2 years ago

Why are flights cheaper than trains in Europe?

www.euronews.com

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Why are flights cheaper than trains in Europe?

www.euronews.com

@CAVOK@lemmy.world to Europe@feddit.deEnglish • 2 years ago
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Train travel is often more expensive than flying. Could taxing aviation to invest in the rail industry help change that?
  • @MonkderZweite@feddit.ch
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    82•2 years ago

    Because fuel and oil are still not CO² taxed as they should.

    • @kenbw2@lemmy.world
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      33•2 years ago

      I gather aviation fuel isn’t taxed at all

      • @5am5ep1ol@lemmy.film
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        9•2 years ago

        Airline companies are basically organized crime.

    • @j_overgrens@feddit.nl
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      6•2 years ago

      The best and most elegant solution.

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