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Would a $1 rideshare fee affect wealthier or working-class Philadelphians more? 2 Chicago studies offer some perspective
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Philadelphia's mayor proposes a $1 rideshare fee to fund schools, and research from Chicago studies offers insights into how such a fee might affect different income groups differently.
Would a $1 rideshare fee affect wealthier or working-class Philadelphians more? 2 Chicago studies offer some perspective
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 Images
Philadelphia 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, which faces a $300 million budget deficit.
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