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Should EV Owners Pay for Roads | Reno News
Washoe County voters face a pivotal ballot question this November: should electric vehicle owners pay a fee to help fund road maintenance? As gas taxes no longer apply to EVs, officials seek fair solutions to ensure all road users contribute. If approved, the county will push for state legislation to implement such a fee. While EV owners like Cindy Ryan support paying their fair share, debates swirl over fairness—should a low-mileage driver pay the same as a high-mileage one? County Commissioner Alexis Hill questions current tech readiness for mileage-based fees, but Ryan argues modern…
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