Uber urges Portland riders to take stance against proposed fee hikes

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The leading rideshare app is urging Portland customers to take a stance against potential fee hikes on the local and state levels.

For some Uber users, a notification that read “Say No to Higher Fares: The Portland City Council wants to increase your taxes on rideshare by 200%” popped up on their phones on Wednesday.

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