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GTMC attacks APD in transport submission
The Guild of Travel Management Companies has again called for the abolition of Air Passenger Duty once the European Union Emission Trading Scheme is established and for the short-term ring fencing of APD monies for transport projects.
The GTMC made the call in its response to the Labour Party’s request for ideas for its transport policy review, entitled “Britain’s Better Connected”.
The GTMC has also called for the regulation of one-day rail pricing, which it claims is punitive to the business traveller, and the ceasing of rail operators using car parking pricing to secure additional revenue to offset ticket price caps. It also wants a focus on a nationwide high speed rail strategy.
In order to keep the UK competitive, the GTMC has called for an increase in air capacity in the south east and at key regional airports.
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