Whoever came up with this absurd idea! Is this another crass attempt for government to subsidize electric vehicles via government?
What about e.g. daily commuters driving long distances?
It reminds e.g. of the famous phrase by President Reagan: "If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it" (Source).
"Arizona voters will weigh in next year on a proposed constitutional amendment that would bar the state and local governments from taxing drivers based on how many miles they travel, as well as from placing limits on an individual’s vehicle mileage.
The proposed amendment, which will be placed on the November 2026 ballot, would make Arizona the first state in the nation to constitutionally prohibit vehicle miles traveled (VMT) taxes and related mileage restrictions.
VMT taxes—also referred to as mileage-based user fees—charge drivers a per-mile fee for use of public roads. While proponents argue the system offers a fairer alternative to traditional gas taxes, especially as electric vehicles become more common, opponents have raised concerns about privacy, government overreach, and potential impacts on rural and suburban drivers. ..."
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