Episode 1371 • • 2:48:53 - 2:54:41
1371: Bald Nancy
Infrastructure Bill, Vehicle Surveillance, Gas Tax Alternatives
The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill contains provisions for increased vehicle surveillance, including mandatory breathalyzers and data-gathering devices. As electric vehicles reduce gasoline tax revenue, states are exploring "use taxes" tracked via 5G and GPS. The "SMART" initiative is highlighted as a testing ground for new technologies that could eventually lead to automated ticketing and remote vehicle disabling.