whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-robot-tax-lost-revenue-worker-displacement Philly robot tax could replace revenue lost when taxpaying workers are displaced by technology
Philadelphia Councilmember Jim Harrity proposes taxing companies that deploy driverless vehicles and delivery robots in place of human workers, aiming to offset lost wage tax revenue. The money would help fund the Zero Fare SEPTA Key program, and the bill heads to a Council committee hearing.
