The cost of Uber and Lyft rides rose nearly 10% last year — and now riders say they're cutting back

Some ride-hailing customers say that they're cutting back on apps like Uber and Lyft as fares rise, according to new data from Gridwise.

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• Uber and Lyft fares rose nearly 10% on average in 2025, a new report found.
• A majority of riders said they're cutting back on their use of the apps as a result, Gridwise found.
• The ride-hailing companies also increased the share they take of each fare, according to the report.

Catching a ride on Uber or Lyft got more expensive last year...