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Airport Fees Rise: Taxis at $2.50, Rideshares at $5

12/24/2025

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  • The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will raise pickup and drop-off fees for taxis and rideshares at New York-area airports to improve driver conditions, citing higher fees at other U.S. airports as benchmarks.
  • Currently, taxis pay $1.75 per pickup while Uber and Lyft pay $2.50.
  • Starting in March, the fees will rise to $2.50 for taxis and $5 for rideshares.