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Ride-hailing companies could face taxes in San Francisco

Ride-hailing companies could be taxed for starting their journeys in San Francisco following a bill signed by California governor Jerry Brown. The bill - AB 1184 - calls for a 3.25% tax on net rider fares for single-party trips, or those provided by an autonomous vehicle, as well as a 3.25% tax on shared rides. Additionally, the city or county would be able to set a lower tax rate for net rider fares for those provided by a lower emission vehicle. A report by the San Francisco Chronicle says the
October 9, 2018 Read time: 2 mins
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The bill - AB 1184 - calls for a 3.25% tax on net rider fares for single-party trips, or those provided by an autonomous vehicle, as well as a 3.25% tax on shared rides.

Additionally, the city or county would be able to set a lower tax rate for net rider fares for those provided by a lower emission vehicle.

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The tax under AB 1184 applies to the amount companies receive, and excludes tolls and airport fees, the report adds.  

According to Peskin’s office, the money would amount to $30 million annually over the first few years and would be directed to the San Francisco Country Transportation Authority and used for transit.

Two-thirds of city voters would need to approve for the tax next year for it to be implemented in January 2020.

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