Overview
- Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners voted unanimously to raise for-hire vehicle access fees, setting a $6 charge for pickups and drop-offs at SkyLink curbs when the system is operational.
- Trips that access the Central Terminal Area directly will face a $12 fee once SkyLink launches, and regulators also approved limits on the share of CTA pickups permitted for ride-hail and taxi operators.
- The policy removes current drop-off exemptions for taxis and limousines, placing them under the same fee structure as Uber, Lyft, and other rideshares.
- Airport officials say the changes will reduce gridlock and better manage scarce curb space after a decade without fee updates, noting LAX operations rely on airport-generated revenues rather than tax dollars.
- Rideshare drivers and companies warn the costs could be passed to passengers, with Uber projecting driver earnings losses, while the effective date depends on SkyLink’s start, which media reports place anywhere from this summer to late 2026.