New proposal could have EV drivers in Washington volunteer to pay per mile

The House Transportation Chair says a bill allowing volunteers to avoid having to pay some fees charged to EV drivers is expected in January.

OLYMPIA, Wash. — After more than a dozen years of studies, a state lawmaker said it’s time for Washington drivers to start paying for every mile they drive.

Rep. Jake Fey, D-Tacoma, said Wednesday he is going to propose allowing electric vehicle owners to volunteer to enroll in a road usage charge system.

Fey said it would the first step towards transitioning away from a gas tax.

For more than 100 years, Washington state has relied on a

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