I realize that since it is a liberal idea, we are supposed to be against it, but I sort of like the idea.
If Trump has proposed it, liberals would be up on arms saying it is racist and unduly penalizes the poor, who can least afford it.
Gas taxes are a problem now that Electric cars are taking off, and because ICE based cars are getting better mileage. So a per/mile user fee seems the best strategy to me to pay for roads and infrastructure.
My only problem with it is that any time you create a source of funds to the government, they spend multiples of that amount and then want more.
You’ve got to be kidding me. Having the government track every mile you drive, and where you drive, shouldn’t be a concern only for conservatives. My God, since when did liberty become a solely conservative cause?
Here are ways to raise road money:
1) Register an electric car with your state? Feds send you a bill.
2) Create a surcharge for electric utilities that are providing your “free” electricity.
3) Put in a home charging station for your EV? You get charged a tax on that.
Etc. etc.
You can’t possibly believe this per mile scheme is designed to raise money. It’s designed to penalize rural and suburban drivers, and drive them into the urban centers so they don’t have to pay extra costs for their commute. Ultimately, it’s about control. That’s it.