Michigan Tests Pay-Per-Mile Road Funding | Flint News

Flint News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 9, 2026 · 1m

Michigan’s roads are about to get a mileage-based makeover: starting in January, 1,000 volunteers will test a pay-per-mile system, ditching the gas tax for a model that charges drivers by actual miles driven. As EVs and fuel-efficient cars reduce gas revenue, officials hope this pilot—tracking miles via apps or car devices—will fund future road maintenance fairly. Commuters may pay more; retirees who drive little could benefit. It’s a bold step toward adapting transportation funding to today’s driving habits. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…