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One Half (50%) of Ontario Drivers Say They’ll Do Less Driving Due to HST on Gas

Many Ontarians Say They’re Likely to Walk (32%), Ride a Bike (16%), Use Public Transit (12%) and Carpool (12%) More Often

Monday, July 19, 2010

Toronto, ON – The HST is now in full swing in Ontario, and it has effectively raised the price of gas by eight percent. This increase appears to be impacting the driving habits of Ontarians as a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Retire Your Ride reveals that one half (50%) of Ontarians who own or lease a car say that they...

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