The cost of passenger travel increased Tuesday as the rideshare fare to and from Logan Airport was raised from $3.25 to $5.50.
In an effort to reduce airport gridlock, Uber, Lyft, and the Massachusetts Port Authority reached an agreement in March.
The charge hike will pay for $1.5 billion in capital upgrades to the airport that will enhance the user experience and better support rideshare apps.
According to Massport, demand for parking, Logan Express, and ridesharing apps currently frequently surpasses the airport’s capacity. Airport curbs, roads, and tunnels are congested during rush hour.
Massport officials stated at the March meeting that as more people rely on ridesharing applications, the issues will only get worse over the course of the next ten years. According to one official, over 30% of airport patrons already depend on them.
The planned upgrades will boost HOV capacity, construct distant terminals to expedite passenger access to their gates, upgrade airport curbs and roads to alleviate traffic, and increase parking space.
In order to increase the number of passengers in each car, Uber and Lyft are also implementing new transportation alternatives as part of the agreement. These include resuming shared trips at the airport, creating a last-mile initiative to promote the use of Logan Express, and testing new technologies to enhance the user experience.
For Boston.com, Beth Treffeisen works as a general assignment reporter, covering local news, crime, and business in the New England area.
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