Transit for All PA Funding Package: Rental and Leased Vehicle Component
April 29, 2025 09:32 AM to All Senate Members
Circulated By
Senator Lindsey Williams
D Senate District 38
Along With
Sen. Nikil Saval
D Senate District 1
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.
The Transit for All PA Funding package will build on Governor Shapiro’s proposal to increase the allocation of existing sales tax.
As part of the package, this bill will make nominal increases to the car rental fee and car lease tax. 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 legislation would increase the car rental fee to $6.50 and the car lease fee to 5%.
The Transit for All PA package also includes the establishment of an excise fee on Transportation Network Companies like Uber and Lyft.
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 us 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.
The Transit for All PA Funding package will build on Governor Shapiro’s proposal to increase the allocation of existing sales tax.
As part of the package, this bill will make nominal increases to the car rental fee and car lease tax. 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 legislation would increase the car rental fee to $6.50 and the car lease fee to 5%.
The Transit for All PA package also includes the establishment of an excise fee on Transportation Network Companies like Uber and Lyft.
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 us in supporting our Transit for All PA Funding Package.
Legislation
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This document has not been submitted for introduction yet.
Last updated on April 29, 2025 09:33 AM
Transit for All PA Funding Package: Rental and Leased Vehicle Component
April 29, 2025 09:32 AM to All Senate Members
Circulated By
WILLIAMS and SAVAL
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.
The Transit for All PA Funding package will build on Governor Shapiro’s proposal to increase the allocation of existing sales tax.
As part of the package, this bill will make nominal increases to the car rental fee and car lease tax. 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 legislation would increase the car rental fee to $6.50 and the car lease fee to 5%.
The Transit for All PA package also includes the establishment of an excise fee on Transportation Network Companies like Uber and Lyft.
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 us 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.
The Transit for All PA Funding package will build on Governor Shapiro’s proposal to increase the allocation of existing sales tax.
As part of the package, this bill will make nominal increases to the car rental fee and car lease tax. 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 legislation would increase the car rental fee to $6.50 and the car lease fee to 5%.
The Transit for All PA package also includes the establishment of an excise fee on Transportation Network Companies like Uber and Lyft.
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 us in supporting our Transit for All PA Funding Package.
Document
This document has not been submitted for introduction yet.
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April 29, 2025 09:33 AM
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