Hybrids in the HOV Lane -- Incentive or Reward?

 I've often wondered if allowing hybrids into the HOV lane is more a reward for those early green-goers who've chosen hybrids based on their own personal calculus, or is it more of an encouragement for those hybrid teeterers looking for a little more in-it-for-me.  It's good highway management, especially on roads where the HOV lanes go under-utilized.  Either way, it's great policy (if only until the HOV lanes get clogged with 1-passenger hybrids). 

 

Some research shows that there is a markup of up to $4k on used Prius with HOV stickers. That's high demand right there.

But if the stickers were still available demand on new hybrids that can get a sticker would also be higher.

 

 

Yes definately. I sold my markup for $5000 withought my car. Now that's a good deal right there!!! I thougt before some one steal my car bumber, i should sell it and make some money.

jay campbell:

 I've often wondered if allowing hybrids into the HOV lane is more a reward for those early green-goers who've chosen hybrids (oem vw parts online) based on their own personal calculus, or is it more of an encouragement for those hybrid teeterers looking for a little more in-it-for-me.  It's good highway management, especially on roads where the HOV lanes go under-utilized.  Either way, it's great policy (if only until the HOV lanes get clogged with 1-passenger hybrids).

Both. Hybrid cars is a great incentive and a reward. Take note that the quickest way to decrease traffic congestion and resulting air pollution is to reduce the number of cars on the road, isn't it? So why not let people realized that hybrids plays a great role on decreasing emissions.

 

If hybrid owner gets the incentive/reward for using carpool lanes, why not giving it to other types of "green" vehicle owners?