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Debate over zero-emissions rideshare rebate exposes administrative and equity questions; bill deferred
Summary
Advocates urged a small per-ride fee rebated to drivers to help high-mileage rideshare drivers buy zero-emission vehicles; tax/enforcement experts and committee members questioned whether existing tax enforcement mechanisms (chapter 251) or DOT administration are appropriate. The committee deferred SB 2995 for further drafting.
SB 2995 would create a zero-emissions rideshare rebate program administered by the Department of Transportation, funded by a per-ride fee and a dedicated subaccount. Proponents described the fee as modest and refundable directly to drivers at point of vehicle purchase to help high-mileage drivers switch to zero-emission vehicles.
Marty Townsend of Earthjustice said the model is similar to California's per-ride fee (cited in testimony as 9¢ per ride) and emphasized…
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