Tax'em by the pound
That would be vehicle fees.
According to the OCJ blog, "the concept was that the heavier the vehicle....the more wear and tear on our roads." So you can drive whatever car you want, but your fee will be connected to the type of car you drive. Why hasn't this gained traction? Apparently lobbyists and car makers. But I doubt that will stop anyone now.
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Economic Alert is a daily blog on business and the economy in the San Gabriel Valley and beyond, featuring updates and observations from the staff of the San Gabriel Valley Newspaper Group. SGVN includes the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Pasadena Star-News and Whittier Daily News.
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Kevin Smith is business editor for the San Gabriel Valley Newspaper Group. Over the past 15 years, Smith has covered development, housing, employment, technology and financial trends for a variety of newspapers.
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Kevin Smith is business editor for the San Gabriel Valley Newspaper Group. Over the past 15 years, Smith has covered development, housing, employment, technology and financial trends for a variety of newspapers.
Ryan Carter covers business and the economy for the San Gabriel Valley Newspaper Group.
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