The California Department of Transportation (known as Caltrans) is considering ditching the gas tax all together in exchange for imposing a use tax on all vehicles, which would be charged per mile driven, regardless of what powers your car.
Caltrans has launched a pilot program called “California Road Charge.” The California Road Charger pilot program is offering up to $400 in incentives for anyone who wants to test the system out and have their miles tracked by Caltrans. Those who are volunteering to participate in the Road Charge pilot program can elect to have a tracking device installed in their car, in essence, surveilling their car use.
