Jersey pranksters propose fuel tax and bus rewards to cut carbon emissions | Harmony Card plan

A group of pranksters in Jersey has proposed a carbon-cutting travel plan that would add a 10-20% tax on fossil fuels for transport and reward drivers who switch to buses or e-bikes. The idea, called the Harmony Card, would let drivers reclaim the tax by using public transport, selling the card value to regular bus users, or donating to environmental charities. Unused funds after six months would go to improving public transport. The proposal is a reader letter submitted by the Anonymous Arts Collective, the same group behind a famous fake road sign on the island. While the plan is not official policy, it highlights a practical mechanism for linking fuel taxes directly to transit incentives. The system could reduce car use and lower emissions on a small island, though details on enforcement and cost remain unclear.