Government Technology Feature: States Turning to Road Usage Charging to Offset Declining Revenue

To make up for lost revenue at the gas pump from the shift to high-efficiency vehicles like electric vehicles and hybrids, at least 39 states have some form of added registration fee.

But is it fair to charge a flat fee to these motorists regardless of how many miles they drive?

Nate Bryer, our senior director for road usage mobility operations, generally sees Road Usage Charging as a more fair alternative. Plus, the technology provides states with more flexibility, and the data can be used for multiple purposes, including other forms of traffic management and analysis.