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Would a $1 rideshare fee affect wealthier or working-class Philadelphians more? 2 Chicago studies offer some perspective

Summary by The Conversation
Riders will pay about $30 per hour in time saved when deciding between using a ride-hailing app or public transportation, one study found. Michele Pevide/E+ Collection via Getty ImagesPhiladelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has proposed a US$1 fee on all Uber, Lyft and other rideshare trips in the city to begin in 2027. The projected $48 million annual revenue would go entirely to support the chronically underfunded Philadelphia school district, whic…

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The Conversation broke the news on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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