Gas Tax Revenues Decline as Cars Get More Efficient. How Will Government Pay for Roads?
Lawmakers should consider a user-fee system designed to charge drivers by the mile.
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Lawmakers should consider a user-fee system designed to charge drivers by the mile.
The government has a dilemma: It’s pushing hard for fuel-efficient vehicles, but gas taxes pay for roads. There’s an obvious fix, but are Americans ready for it? Granted, tax credits, subsidies and government mandates aren’t delivering the electric-vehicle sales surge the Biden administration promised. Tax breaks for non-wealthy buyers are proving less effective than predicted […]
The government has a dilemma: It’s pushing hard for fuel-efficient vehicles, but gas taxes pay for roads. There’s an obvious fix, but are Americans ready fo
Mileage-based user fees will ensure that those who use the infrastructure the most contribute proportionately more to its construction, maintenance, and…