Trump administration signals support for mileage tax to pay for infrastructure plan

Published February 22, 2018 4:41pm ET



The Trump administration suggested Wednesday it could support a tax on drivers for the amount of miles they drive, as a revenue source to pay for its $200 billion infrastructure investment plan.

California and Oregon have introduced vehicle miles traveled pilot programs, in which motorists can volunteer to pay taxes on the miles they travel and get a rebate on the gas tax they pay.

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