City Council rejects Parker's proposed rideshare and Airbnb taxes

Earlier in the week, sources said the taxes did not have the nine votes needed to pass city council.

• Jun 5

Philadelphians react to City Council rejecting Mayor Cherelle Parker's Uber, Lyft taxes

Philadelphia's proposed taxes on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, hotels and short-term rentals like Airbnb, were killed from Mayor Cherelle Parker's proposed budget Thursday.

• Jun 4

Philly City Council continues to debate mayor's budget, ride-hailing tax

Budget talks at Philadelphia's City Hall are coming down to the wire.

• Jun 3

Philadelphia principals urge City Council to pass Mayor Parker's ride-hailing tax

Principals from six Philadelphia schools are urging City Council to approve Mayor Cherelle Parker's $1-per-ride tax on Uber and Lyft trips, arguing it would help close the School District of Philadelphia's $300 million budget deficit.

• May 26

Lyft driver charged with attempting to lure 2 Princeton students

A New Jersey Lyft driver has been charged with luring and sexually harassing two female Princeton University students.

• May 5

Philly City Council hearing gets heated over proposed ride-hailing tax

A City Council hearing Tuesday got heated over Philadelphia's proposed ride-hailing tax and the school district's master plan.

• Apr 22

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker says proposed tax on Uber, Lyft rides is necessary for schools

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker defended her proposed $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services in the city during a press conference Wednesday, arguing that the new revenue is necessary for the school district.

• Apr 15

Uber, Lyft say costs will be passed down to customers under Mayor Parker's new proposal

Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to increase her proposed tax on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to $1 per ride to help address the School District of Philadelphia's $300 million budget deficit.

• Mar 23

Parker ups proposed ride-hailing tax to help fund Philly public schools

Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to help fund the Philadelphia School District.

• Mar 23

Philly mayor proposes new taxes on Uber, deliveries in $6.97B budget

An increase in the hotel tax, plus new taxes on rideshares and some deliveries, are included in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's new budget.

• Mar 12

Delaware offers "Sober Rides" credits for Uber and Lyft ahead of Thanksgiving

The day before Thanksgiving is well known as a day for drinking, but Delaware is helping residents get a safe ride home with its Sober Rides program, offering voucher credits for rideshare apps Uber and Lyft.

• Nov 26, 2025

Proposed legislation in Pennsylvania would require Uber, Lyft drivers to take extra safety steps

Under the new proposed legislation, rideshare drivers would need to take measures to identify themselves throughout their vehicle.

• Jun 12, 2024

Philadelphia Uber, Lyft drivers strike on Valentine's Day, picket at airport

A strike is looking to put the brakes on ride-hailing services in Philadelphia and nine other U.S. cities on Valentine's Day.

• Feb 14, 2024

Ride-share drivers in Philadelphia strike outside PHL on Valentine's Day

Some Uber and Lyft drivers in the Philadelphia area are looking for more love from their companies this Valentine's Day.

• Feb 14, 2024

Parents of Samantha Josephson push education of rideshare safety as 4th annual 5K is underway

A 5K will be held on Saturday at the Gazebo Park in Sami's name to support rideshare safety.

• Sep 20, 2023

Woman shot in leg while in rideshare car: Sources

The woman is in stable condition and officials say she will be okay.

• Jan 14, 2023