The Hidden Cost of Driving in Australia | Australia News

Australia’s private car costs are shockingly high—$31 billion a year, with half paid by the public. New UQ research reveals that beyond fuel and payments, drivers shoulder only half the burden, while everyone else foots the rest through traffic, pollution, accidents, and infrastructure. The car lobby counters with claims of economic benefits, but researchers urge governments to shift subsidies toward sustainable transport like buses and bikes—not just roads for cars. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8107e617472f0cef