Subsidies
Summary
The government provides subsidies to incentivise specific economic activities. Subsidies are funded from the Treasury Fund and scale with treasury health.
1. Cargo Subsidies
Cargo subsidies are configured through Subsidy Rules — each rule defines:
- Cargo filter — which cargo types qualify (or "any cargo" for universal rules)
- Source/destination filters — specific areas or delivery points
- Reward type — percentage of payment or flat amount
- On-time requirement — some subsidies require timely delivery
- Priority — when multiple rules match, the highest priority wins
Subsidies are subject to a treasury cap. When the treasury balance falls below $50M, subsidy amounts scale down proportionally. A subsidy can never exceed the current treasury balance.
2. Wrecker Subsidies
Tow truck operators receive subsidies for providing roadside assistance:
| Scenario | Base Bonus | Payment Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Flipped Vehicle | $2,000 | 100% of payment |
| Other Tow Requests | $2,000 | 50% of payment |
Additionally, tow requests include a body damage bonus of up to 55% of base payment. Keeping the towed vehicle's body intact earns the maximum bonus.
3. Passenger Subsidies
Passenger transport services receive the following subsidies:
| Service | Base Bonus | Payment Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi | $2,000 | 50% of payment |
| Ambulance | $2,000 | 50% of payment |
4. Treasury Cap
All subsidies are subject to a treasury health check:
effective_subsidy = min(subsidy, subsidy × treasury_balance / $50,000,000)
When the treasury contains $50M or more, subsidies are paid in full. Below that, they scale linearly down to zero.