The cost of catching an Uber or Lyft to Boston's Logan Airport could see a steep increase if the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) gets its way. A proposal currently on the table suggests that rideshare pickup and drop-off fees could jump to $5.50 in 2026, a significant hike from the current $3.25 rate, and would further increase to $7.50 by 2028, according to a report by 7NEWS. The intent behind the hike, Massport claims, is to manage the anticipated growth in airport traffic and fund necessary infrastructure developments.

However, the rideshare giant Uber has been vocal in opposing the proposed increases, citing concerns that their customers would bear the financial burden of the changes, with Josh Gold, the company’s Senior Director of Policy and Communications, explaining to 7NEWS that "The fee gets passed through to riders and so the impact is on riders," and "They’re gonna pay $15 to get to and from the airport, that’s much more than they’ll pay at any other airport in the country." This sentiment was echoed by a local Uber driver who lamented about the costs they face, noting the tolls for entering and leaving the airport which, when combined with the proposed fee increases, could dissuade drivers from servicing the airport area.

Customers themselves have also weighed in on the proposal, with reactions ranging from indifference to outright opposition. As per an interview with NBC10 Boston, rideshare passenger Kevin O'Meara claimed, "I'm not sure I would even notice," while another, Tom Justice, suggested he might "probably just take the [MBTA] Silver Line" instead to avoid the additional fee.

Before any fee increase takes effect, it must be approved by Massport's board, with the proposal set for recommendation at their upcoming meeting. Meanwhile, Uber and its users are left to consider the potential impact of what could become the world's highest rideshare tax. Massport has not commented on the proposal despite requests from news outlets like NBC10 Boston.