Proposed Environmental Fee for Ride Share Rides

Who is proposing an environmental fee for ride share? The Transportation and Climate Initiative, a 12-state pact of New England and Mid-Atlantic states

What is the fee proposal? 17 cents per gallon of gas to fund public transportation

Would the fee hit all drivers and not just ride share? Yes.

What are opposition arguments?

• Ride share and delivery drivers would be hit the hardest
• The fee increase would drive up the cost of all goods including fresh fruits & vegetables at farmers markets

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