Glad to be leaving - this is yet another reason. From Seattle station KOMO:
Drivers could soon pay per mile to use public roadways in Washington
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering a pay-per-mile program that would eventually replace Washington state's gas tax.
As part of House Bill 1832, a Road Usage Charge (RUC) program would charge drivers 2.5 cents per mile. According to the legislation, drivers of hybrid or electric cars could voluntarily participate in the program starting in July 2026. In the process, electric car owners would qualify for refunds on licensing fees, which can cost up to $275 a year.
And this little lagniappe:
If approved, the state could only charge drivers for travel on interstates, state highways and other city and county maintained roads. Travel on private roads would not be included.
How gracious of them. How are they going to meter this? Manditory state-owned GPS in your vehicle?
I love the line about: "eventually replace Washington state's gas tax" Spewed my tea all over the keyboard.
WA State repealing a tax? You have got to be kidding me...
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