Disclaimer: This satire article is for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken seriously.
California’s New Mileage Tax: A Golden State U-Turn on Transportation
In a landmark decision that’s sparking both outrage and delight, California has announced a new approach to road taxation that seems to have come straight out of a Silicon Valley think tank. Starting this year, drivers of gas-powered vehicles will be required to pay a tax of 10 cents for every mile driven. But here’s the kicker – electric vehicle (EV) owners will receive 25 cents for every mile they cruise on California’s sun-kissed roads.
A Tale of Two Payments
The Golden State, known for its environmental initiatives and love for tech solutions, seems to have decided that if you can’t beat traffic, you might as well monetize it. Gas vehicle owners, who are already grappling with the state’s notoriously high fuel prices, have expressed their disbelief. “I thought I was reading The Onion,” said one disgruntled driver, refueling at a Los Angeles gas station. “Next thing you know, they’ll tax us for breathing California air!”