Via The Chicago Tribune: A measure that wold increase the cost of an annual Chicago city sticker for vehicles that aren’t electric or hybrids was set aside last week.
The Tribune reports that the measure’s sponsor — First District Ald. Proco “Joe” Moreno — says the idea remains viable and isn’t meant to punish those who can’t afford more efficient vehicles.
Under his initial proposal, which would pump about $21 million a year more into city coffers, the $75 annual cost of a sticker for cars that weigh less than 4,500 pounds would increase by $20.
Stickers for cars and sports-utility vehicles that weigh more than 4,500 pounds would increase by $35 to $155, and trucks topping 16,000 pounds would also go up by $35, to $455.
Stickers for electric cars would be free. For small hybrids, they would be $50, and for larger hybrids, they would be $65.