Shall an ordinance enacting a tax on users of Transportation Network Companies for prearranged trips originating in Berkeley, at a rate of 50 cents per trip for private trips and 25 cents per trip for pooled trips, regardless of the number of passengers on the trip, which is estimated to generate $910,000 annually for general municipal services in the City of Berkeley until January 1, 2041, be adopted?
2, Alameda County • 2020 • Measure
Passed
Result: 58.8% yes, 41.2% no (57,843 votes cast)
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This measure enacted a tax on Transportation Network Company trips (such as Uber and Lyft) originating in Berkeley, charging 50 cents per private trip and 25 cents per pooled trip. The tax is estimated to generate $910,000 annually for general municipal services until January 1, 2041.