Proposal seeks to tax companies that use delivery robots, driverless vehicles in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia City Council member wants to tax companies that use robots and driverless vehicles instead of human workers.
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Friday, October 30, 2026 2:12PM
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A Philadelphia City Council member wants to tax companies that use robots and driverless vehicles instead of human workers.
The proposal would cover delivery robots, self-driving cars and automated shuttles.
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Councilmember Jim Harrity says the tax would help replace wage tax revenue lost when companies use machines instead of people.
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The proposal still needs approval from the full council.
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Leaders added the bill to the agenda on Thursday.
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