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Lawmakers and industry debate rollout of California's Clean Miles Standard and driver incentives
Summary
At an informational hearing, CPUC staff and TNC representatives described Clean Miles Standard targets, the 9¢ per‑ride funding mechanism, and driver assistance initiatives; industry witnesses said electrification faces supply and infrastructure hurdles.
The committee heard detailed descriptions of California's Clean Miles Standard (CMS), the state program that requires Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions per passenger mile and raise the share of zero‑emission vehicle miles on their platforms.
Pat Fenn of the California Public Utilities Commission reminded members that the Clean Miles Standard was enacted by the legislature in 2018, with implementation shared between the CPUC and the California Air Resources Board. Fenn summarized CARB's targets described in the rulemaking, including a goal to reduce per‑passenger‑mile greenhouse gas emissions toward zero by 2030 and a target for 90% of TNC vehicle miles to be zero‑emission by 2030. She said the CPUC is implementing the program…
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