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Philadelphia weighs $1-per-ride tax on delivery robots
Original: Philly is once again looking at a $1-per-ride tax. But this time, it’s on the robots. | Council roundup
Philadelphia city council is again considering a $1-per-ride tax, this time targeting sidewalk delivery robots rather than ride-hailing services. The proposal, raised in a recent council roundup, would put a fee on each trip made by the growing number of automated delivery devices operating in the city. The idea echoes earlier per-ride tax efforts, and debate is expected over whether such fees make sense for emerging robotic services.
Why now: City council has revived the per-ride tax idea for delivery robots, prompting renewed debate over taxing new technology
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- Philly is once again looking at a $1-per-ride tax. But this time, it’s on the robots. | Council roundup · Inquirer.com
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