Lawmakers Consider Statewide Delivery Tax for Chicago Transit
Illinois lawmakers are considering a statewide delivery tax on services like DoorDash and Uber Eats to fund Chicago's mass transit system.
The tax would affect all Illinois residents who shop online, regardless of whether they use the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, or Pace.
Financial Shortfall
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), which oversees CTA, Metra, and Pace, is facing a significant financial shortfall: $230 million in 2025, $790 million in 2027, and nearly $890 million by 2028.
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch says a controversial charge on DoorDash and Uber Eats deliveries could still be used to help fund Chicago’s mass transit system.
Criticism and Proposal
The proposed delivery tax, initially set at $1.50, has drawn criticism from some Republicans. Although the exact amount is still uncertain, Speaker Welch has not eliminated the possibility of implementing the tax.
Author's summary: Lawmakers consider a delivery tax to fund Chicago transit.
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