As states confront declining gas tax revenue, the path forward must balance fiscal responsibility with fairness. Current EV fee structures often do the opposite—penalizing a small but growing group of clean vehicle adopters while allowing outdated fuel taxes to stagnate. United’s Elizabeth Stears explores a cohesive, forward-looking system where every driver pays fairly based on how much they use the roads, not what powers their vehicle, urging policymakers to rethink how roads are taxed—and design systems grounded in equity, transparency, and sustainability.
