I would say that _that_ person could then sign up for extra tracking if they want to avoid the tax.

No reason to track everyone... only the outliers..

Sigh - I was just using the words "ride sharing" because it was convenient. The bill cover "ride hailing" services.

Or whatever you want to call them...

I agree. I'm for some improved regulation to make sure that insurance is in place. But whatever that regulation is... it needs to also allow Uber to exist.

Massachusetts (where I currently live and use Uber) is passing some good regulations to ensure that Uber drivers are properly insured and vetted. Uber is actually happy about the deal because it specifically codifies that Uber is legal.

Both sides win.

And who lobbies the government to set the fares as high as possible?

Competition is a much better way to set taxi fares. But for that to work there has to be a free-market... which Uber is bringing.

Girl buying a Kale drink (or some crap) talking to the cashier:

"Yeah, it tastes like crap... but it's good for you!"

lol

For the record, I was there buying roses for my wife who's been away for a few weeks. They have the BEST prices around on fresh roses...

This!

Why not a simple odometer reading? They come up with some algorithm that computes statistically what percentage of odometer usage translates into Oregon road usage... and then just apply that. No privacy concerns. You drive further... you're taxed more. Simple.