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Cherelle Parker: “We will use $3 million in revenue from the tax each year to…”

Featuring: Cherelle Parker, Democratic | Mayor of Philadelphia | Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker proposes $1 rideshare tax to close school budget deficit

Published | Video Starts at 20:08

Let me hear you say SEPTA Key Advantage. This program would be for eligible school workers like climate workers and support staff and our maintenance staff and others. And We will use $3 million in revenue from the tax each year to ensure that [eligible school workers] don't have to carry the burden of transportation. That is one of the reasons, citizens, I'm proud to stand here today with leaders from our school unions. Why? It starts with something very simple, a reliable ride to work. (20:08–20:20)

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Asserts that $3 million from the tax revenue will be used annually to support transportation for eligible school workers.

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