Transit for All PA Funding Package
April 28, 2025 04:51 PM to All House Members
Circulated By
Representative Aerion Abney
D House District 19
Along With
Rep. Jessica Benham
D House District 36
Memo
In the near future, we intend to introduce a Transit for All PA Funding Package that will increase and expand dedicated state funding streams to support public transportation systems across Pennsylvania.
Mobility is a lifeline for our workforce, our economy, and our quality of life. All Pennsylvanians deserve a robust system of public transit to get to work, doctor’s appointments, or to be with loved ones. Our economy needs robust systems to appeal to younger permanent residents, attract new employers, and to increase tourism in Pennsylvania. Moreover, access to public transit improves social connections and overall health, especially for older and disabled people in suburban and rural areas. Pittsburgh Regional Transit last year alone provided one million ACCESS rides, a coordinated, shared-ride paratransit service primarily for seniors and riders with disabilities.
The Transit for All PA Funding package will build on Governor Shapiro’s proposal to increase the allocation of existing sales tax. This bill will make nominal increases to the car rental fee and car lease tax. The Transit for All PA package also includes the establishment of an excise fee on Transportation Network Companies like Uber and Lyft.
Pennsylvania’s car rental fee was set at $2/day in 1991 and remains one of the lowest in the country. Similarly, Pennsylvania’s car lease 3% fee was set in 1994. This proposal would increase the car rental fee to $6.50 and the car lease fee to 5%.
Excise taxes on ride-hailing already exist in dozens of states and municipalities around the country. Ride-hailing entities like Uber and Lyft increase the number of vehicles on the road, particularly in areas of the Commonwealth with existing public transportation systems. Outside of Philadelphia, ride-hailing companies do not make wheelchair accessible vehicles available. This 6% tax is a way for these companies to pay their fair share to support accessible transportation.
Our Commonwealth’s systems of public transit are capable of bringing people together who otherwise may never interact. These sustainable investments in our systems will pay dividends for generations to come. We hope you’ll join me in supporting our Transit for All PA Funding Package.
Mobility is a lifeline for our workforce, our economy, and our quality of life. All Pennsylvanians deserve a robust system of public transit to get to work, doctor’s appointments, or to be with loved ones. Our economy needs robust systems to appeal to younger permanent residents, attract new employers, and to increase tourism in Pennsylvania. Moreover, access to public transit improves social connections and overall health, especially for older and disabled people in suburban and rural areas. Pittsburgh Regional Transit last year alone provided one million ACCESS rides, a coordinated, shared-ride paratransit service primarily for seniors and riders with disabilities.
The Transit for All PA Funding package will build on Governor Shapiro’s proposal to increase the allocation of existing sales tax. This bill will make nominal increases to the car rental fee and car lease tax. The Transit for All PA package also includes the establishment of an excise fee on Transportation Network Companies like Uber and Lyft.
Pennsylvania’s car rental fee was set at $2/day in 1991 and remains one of the lowest in the country. Similarly, Pennsylvania’s car lease 3% fee was set in 1994. This proposal would increase the car rental fee to $6.50 and the car lease fee to 5%.
Excise taxes on ride-hailing already exist in dozens of states and municipalities around the country. Ride-hailing entities like Uber and Lyft increase the number of vehicles on the road, particularly in areas of the Commonwealth with existing public transportation systems. Outside of Philadelphia, ride-hailing companies do not make wheelchair accessible vehicles available. This 6% tax is a way for these companies to pay their fair share to support accessible transportation.
Our Commonwealth’s systems of public transit are capable of bringing people together who otherwise may never interact. These sustainable investments in our systems will pay dividends for generations to come. We hope you’ll join me in supporting our Transit for All PA Funding Package.
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Last updated on April 28, 2025 04:52 PM
Transit for All PA Funding Package
April 28, 2025 04:51 PM to All House Members
Circulated By
ABNEY and BENHAM
Memo
In the near future, we intend to introduce a Transit for All PA Funding Package that will increase and expand dedicated state funding streams to support public transportation systems across Pennsylvania.
Mobility is a lifeline for our workforce, our economy, and our quality of life. All Pennsylvanians deserve a robust system of public transit to get to work, doctor’s appointments, or to be with loved ones. Our economy needs robust systems to appeal to younger permanent residents, attract new employers, and to increase tourism in Pennsylvania. Moreover, access to public transit improves social connections and overall health, especially for older and disabled people in suburban and rural areas. Pittsburgh Regional Transit last year alone provided one million ACCESS rides, a coordinated, shared-ride paratransit service primarily for seniors and riders with disabilities.
The Transit for All PA Funding package will build on Governor Shapiro’s proposal to increase the allocation of existing sales tax. This bill will make nominal increases to the car rental fee and car lease tax. The Transit for All PA package also includes the establishment of an excise fee on Transportation Network Companies like Uber and Lyft.
Pennsylvania’s car rental fee was set at $2/day in 1991 and remains one of the lowest in the country. Similarly, Pennsylvania’s car lease 3% fee was set in 1994. This proposal would increase the car rental fee to $6.50 and the car lease fee to 5%.
Excise taxes on ride-hailing already exist in dozens of states and municipalities around the country. Ride-hailing entities like Uber and Lyft increase the number of vehicles on the road, particularly in areas of the Commonwealth with existing public transportation systems. Outside of Philadelphia, ride-hailing companies do not make wheelchair accessible vehicles available. This 6% tax is a way for these companies to pay their fair share to support accessible transportation.
Our Commonwealth’s systems of public transit are capable of bringing people together who otherwise may never interact. These sustainable investments in our systems will pay dividends for generations to come. We hope you’ll join me in supporting our Transit for All PA Funding Package.
Mobility is a lifeline for our workforce, our economy, and our quality of life. All Pennsylvanians deserve a robust system of public transit to get to work, doctor’s appointments, or to be with loved ones. Our economy needs robust systems to appeal to younger permanent residents, attract new employers, and to increase tourism in Pennsylvania. Moreover, access to public transit improves social connections and overall health, especially for older and disabled people in suburban and rural areas. Pittsburgh Regional Transit last year alone provided one million ACCESS rides, a coordinated, shared-ride paratransit service primarily for seniors and riders with disabilities.
The Transit for All PA Funding package will build on Governor Shapiro’s proposal to increase the allocation of existing sales tax. This bill will make nominal increases to the car rental fee and car lease tax. The Transit for All PA package also includes the establishment of an excise fee on Transportation Network Companies like Uber and Lyft.
Pennsylvania’s car rental fee was set at $2/day in 1991 and remains one of the lowest in the country. Similarly, Pennsylvania’s car lease 3% fee was set in 1994. This proposal would increase the car rental fee to $6.50 and the car lease fee to 5%.
Excise taxes on ride-hailing already exist in dozens of states and municipalities around the country. Ride-hailing entities like Uber and Lyft increase the number of vehicles on the road, particularly in areas of the Commonwealth with existing public transportation systems. Outside of Philadelphia, ride-hailing companies do not make wheelchair accessible vehicles available. This 6% tax is a way for these companies to pay their fair share to support accessible transportation.
Our Commonwealth’s systems of public transit are capable of bringing people together who otherwise may never interact. These sustainable investments in our systems will pay dividends for generations to come. We hope you’ll join me in supporting our Transit for All PA Funding Package.
Document
This document has not been submitted for introduction yet.
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