Why would they need GPS when there is something called an
odometer in the car? They can use that to track distances. The fact
that we use our cars so much in spite of the short distances is
rather telling of the way we view them - we want to make use of
them as often as possible since we pay so much for them.
Interestingly, it was also reported that one of the experts at
the said seminar mentioned that if he had it his way, COE would be
distance-based as well.
The GPS part might be because the cost charges are likely to
become variable over time, and area where you drive. Thus
manipulation of charging policy starts to take on a whole new
meaning.
