Bungling LAX commissioners drive up Uber costs

We have an affordability crisis in California.It’s even more acute in LA.And the board that governs LAX deems it a good idea to slap new charges on Lyft and Uber rides to and from the airport?Good grief.LAX is a mess, and the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners badly needs to improve its management of the sprawling air hub.Instead, they’re raising ride-share fees by up to 140% — on short notice and with little public debate.California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.

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Never miss a story Talk about a bad idea right out of the gate …This is the same board that’s bungled a People Mover project — years behind schedule, $1 billion over budget — intended to help passengers traverse the the airport without long walks or waits.
Now, the board wants to stick the traveling public with a $100 million bill in the form of higher ride-share costs.That means a $12-each-way pickup and drop-off fee for the central terminal, up from about $5 now.The hike will especially slam low- and moderate-income travelers already struggling to cover groceries, rent and the occasional family vacation.How out of touch are commissioners?Signs point to “very.”California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!They also said that Uber and Lyft should absorb the cost hikes rather than passing them on to travelers.But the board should have budgeted for airport upgrades already — and better managed key projects to prevent spiraling costs.And it’s far from clear that higher fees will cut terminal congestion rather than simply inflating cost...