California drivers could get some direct relief under Governor Gavin Newsom’s plan to help drivers who are taking huge hits at the pump.
Newsom said drivers feeling the pinch would get debit cards as the state average“That direct relief will address the issue that we are all struggling to address and that is the issue of gas prices,” Newsom said in a video posted on Newsom first introduced his gas rebate plan earlier this month during his State of the State address, but on Wednesday he revealed $9 billion of the proposed $11 billion in spending would go directly to drivers.
The package would also provide $750 million in grants for transit agencies to give free rides for at least three months. Car registrations, along with the rule of listing two cars per family, will play a factor in making one eligible for Newsom’s gas rebate plan.The state average hit $5.88 per gallon – and some Los Angeles neighborhoods are now charging more than $7 per gallon.Transportation projects that promote biking and walking would get for $500 million under the Democratic governor’s plan.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Newsom proposes $400 gas rebate payments to California vehicle ownersThe $9 billion proposal would send payments of $400 to the owner of each registered vehicle, up to two vehicles per person. Newsom is also proposing grants that would make public transit free for three months.
Read more »
Newsom gas tax relief plan: $400 debit cards and no tax hikeGov. Gavin Newsom's proposed gas tax relief plan: - Offer $400 debit cards to CA vehicle owners (capped at two vehicles per household) - Halt a scheduled July 1 gas tax increase
Read more »
Gov. Newsom proposes $400 rebate for all CA car owners; free public transit for 3 monthsAs part of the relief package announced Wednesday, all Californians with a registered vehicle, up to two vehicles per person, would receive $400 tax rebates on a debit card.
Read more »
Newsom makes offer on gas rebate: $400 per registered vehicleUnder Newsom’s proposal, unveiled Wednesday, California would send registered vehicle owners $400 debit cards, limited to two rebates per person.
Read more »
Gov. Newsom Makes His Offer On Gas Tax Rebate And Includes $400 Per Vehicle \r\nGov. Newsom wants to help California drivers with gas money. The plan is to send registered vehicle owners $400 debit cards, limited to two rebates per person most possibly starting in July.
Read more »
Gov. Newsom proposes $400 rebate for all CA car owners; free public transit for 3 monthsAs part of the relief package announced Wednesday, all Californians with a registered vehicle, up to two vehicles per person, would receive $400 tax rebates on a debit card.
Read more »