City leaders say the fee hike will raise $10 million a year for Portland’s transportation bureau, but drivers worry the higher cost will push riders away.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Starting July 1, Uber and Lyft riders in Portland will pay significantly more for each trip as the city increases its ride-share surcharge to $2 per ride, the highest flat rider fee of any city in the country.
The city council approved the hike last month, raising the charge from 65 cents to $2. The city expects the new fee to generate roughly $10 million annually for the Portland Bureau of Transportation, which officials say is underfunded.
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