California lawmakers are once again moving forward with the idea of charging drivers by the mile — and while supporters frame it as a necessary step toward future transportation funding, the proposal raises serious concerns about affordability, privacy, and fairness. How would they know how much you’ve driven? Because you will be monitored by the state.Any system that tracks miles driven inevitably raises questions about how that data is collected and stored. Whether through odometer readings, telematics, or other methods, the idea of government-monitored travel makes many drivers uneasy.Before California moves closer to implementation, lawmakers must clearly explain what data would be gathered — and how it would be protected.Assembly Bill 1421, authored by Assemblymember
