This bill proposes the addition of a new section, 24A-3-7, to the Code of West Virginia, which establishes a $1 surcharge on rides provided by services such as Uber and Lyft, as well as deliveries from services like Uber Eats and DoorDash. The bill mandates that this charge be applied per ride and per delivery, with the intention of generating revenue to support the maintenance of public roadways across the state.

The proceeds from this surcharge will be directed to the West Virginia Department of Highways (WVDOH), which is required to distribute the funds equally to each county's annual budget. Importantly, the bill specifies that these funds are not to be used for supervisory and appointed levels of wages, ensuring that the revenue is focused solely on roadway maintenance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 24A-3-7