FCAI backs petition for cheaper motorcycling
The 2 Wheel Action Group is petitioning for the reduced costs of two-wheel commutingA petition for improved motorcycle conditions has been backed by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), with a reduced cost for two-wheel commuting at the top of the list.
In a statement, the FCAI expressed its support for the initiatives presented by the 2 Wheel Action Group (TWAG), an organisation that lists former motorcycle world champion, Wayne Gardner, as an ambassador.
The interestingly-named TWAG is petitioning the Australian government to reduce the costs of two-wheel commuting through a number of changes including registration prices, incentives for purchasing electric motorcycles, free parking and exemptions from toll charges.
The full list of initiatives proposed by TWAG include:
- Lowering the cost of two-wheel registration and CTP ($50 - 50cc, $100 - LAMS, $200 - Open)
- Standardising registration and CTP Australia-wide
- Allowing LA category vehicles to be ridden on a car licence Australia-wide
- Providing incentives commuters to purchase electric powered two-wheel transport through green fund rebates (as per current solar rebates) and no stamp duty charges.
- Delivering national exemptions from motorway, bridge, and tunnel toll charges.
- Allowing parking to be free, including on the footpath (as long as public thoroughfares and walkways are not compromised or impaired).
Representing 16 motorcycle brands in Australia, the FCAI believes the importance of motorcycling as a form of transport has grown during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Motorcycles, scooters and electric two-wheelers are flexible, dynamic, and environmentally-friendly vehicles which provide excellent personal distancing for commuters,” said FCAI CEO, Tony Weber.
“We support the aims of TWAG in petitioning the government to introduce more convenient and more economical conditions for two-wheel riders.”
To sign the 2 Wheel Action Group petition, head to www.twag.org.au.
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