PHOENIX — The Phoenix City Council is raising fees charged to ride-hailing companies at the airport despite Uber and Lyft threatening to stop curbside operations.
The item passed 7-2 on Wednesday.
The measure approved Wednesday increases the fee at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport from $2.66 to $4 per pickup starting Feb. 1.
A $4 fee also will be charged for drop-offs.
The council voted 7-2 on Oct. 16 to raise the fees ride-hailing companies pay the city, but the decision was declared void because of a clerical error.
Uber and Lyft threatened to stop their operations at Sky Harbor International Airport if the council approves the increase.
There was no immediate word from Uber and Lyft about whether they will make good on their threats.
A commission recommended the increase after a study showed airports in many other cities charge ride-hailing companies more to drop off and pick up passengers.
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