Debunking the Myth: Cyclists don't pay for road tax

It doesn't matter how we get around, we all pay the same taxes that contribute to keeping a city maintained and running. People on bikes pay taxes just like everyone else. There is no such thing as a ‘road tax’ just like there is no such thing as a ‘sidewalk tax’ for pedestrians.

So the idea that someone becomes exempt from contributing to road upkeep the moment they hop on a bike is simply not true.

Let’s not forget that roads existed long before cars. They’re public infrastructure—meant to move people and goods. Whether you walk, cycle, drive, take the bus, or use a mobility aid, you have just as much right to the road as anyone else.

As a community, let’s focus on building roads that are safer and more inclusive for all users. Whether you drive, cycle, or do both, we all benefit from better infrastructure, calmer streets, and mutual respect.

To help challenge the misconception that cyclists don’t pay for the roads they use, HUB Cycling recently teamed up with local bike shop West Point Cycles to create a video debunking this fallacy. Check it out below!