Prop L will increase the cost of rideshares in San Francisco without actually solving the issues Muni is facing. It hurts seniors, people with disabilities, and those without reliable access to Muni who depend on rideshares for their basic needs. Prop L funds cannot be used to improve safety, conditions at bus stops, or Muni’s cleanliness and reliability. Even if it passes, voters will need to pass another larger, more comprehensive funding measure to actually meet Muni’s funding needs in 2026.

Prop L is also a permanent tax for a temporary budget deficit, and is not at all adaptive to meet Muni’s shifting needs. This is a time when San Franciscans are trying to simplify taxes and bring back the business growth and engagement our city was once known for. The last thing San Francisco needs now is a new, one-off tax that is inflexible, lacks oversight, and is poorly structured.