AA boss shortlisted for economics prize for ‘road miles’ allowance plan
by Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent from on (#2MFVY)
Edmund King hoping his annual allowance idea will win 250,000 Wolfson Economics prize, which sought ideas from around the world on improving roads
A proposal from the boss of the AA for drivers to receive an annual "road miles" allowance is among the ideas shortlisted for a 250,000 competition to find new ways of funding the UK road network.
Edmund King, the president of the motoring organisation, has appeared on a shortlist of five entries to win the Wolfson Economics prize, this year awarded for ideas on how to fund better, more reliable roads.
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