At the federal level in the United States, there is a charge for walking to the top of the Statue of Liberty, to drive into many national parks, and to use particular services of the Library of Congress.
State fuel taxes have a similar user-fee model, including pilot programs that shift from a per-gallon fee to one based upon distance.
The International Monetary Fund often recommends that nations start charging fees for these services in order to reduce their budget deficits.
This position is more and more challenged by many people who claim that user fees hurt the poorest the most.
Unlike user fees, taxes are paid by a much larger percentage of the population, including those who don't necessarily use or benefit from a specific facility or service.