In an attempt to save the New York public transportation system, the New York Senate plans to introduce a bill that would increase car rental tax by 5 percent, according to WNYC.org. In order to balance his budget, Governor Patterson has already added on an extra percentage point to the car rental tax.
If the bill is signed into law, it would cost 19 percent in taxes, which would be the fifth largest in the nation. The Senate says the increase would bring in $35 million to help prevent a fare increase in public transportation and service cuts.











