- Oregon was the first U.S. state to charge motorists by the distance their vehicle travels instead of the gas it burns.
- The first-in-the-nation initiative is run by the state transportation department
- Right now, only three states – Oregon, Utah and Virginia – are generating revenue from road usage charges.
- “It’s probably a good thing, but on top of everybody else’s stress today, it’s just one more thing,” says Oregon resident and motorist Margaret Burroughs about her state’s pilot program.
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With Less Gas Tax Revenue, States Consider Switching From Per Gallon To By The Mile
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 21: A fleet of Rivian Electric Delivery Vehicles (EDV) are seen connected to electric chargers during a launch event between Amazon and Rivian at an Amazon facility on July 21, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. This unveiling is major milestone towards Amazon's goal of having 100,000 Rivian EDVs on the road by 2030, and Amazon has made a Climate Pledge commitment to reach net-zero carbon by 2040 and has also pledged to guarantee 50% of all shipments reach net zero carbon by 2030. (Photo by Mustafa Hussain/Getty Images)
