LAX approves rideshare fee hike that could push Uber and Lyft fares sharply higher

If you take an Uber or Lyft from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), your ride could soon cost more.

The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners on Tuesday approved an increase in rideshare fees, raising the charge from $4 to as much as $12 per trip, a move Uber is warning will affect both riders and drivers, FOX 11 reported.

Under the new plan, rideshare vehicles will pay a $6 base fee to enter LAX. An additional $6 fee will apply for pickups or drop-offs at the airport’s Central Terminal Area, according to FOX 11.