Drivers To Pay $23 Extra For Every Uber Or Lyft Trip At Boston Logan Airport, The ‘Highest Rideshare Fee At Any Airport In World’ Under New Plan

The price hike would mean they'll be forced to pay the highest rideshare fee at any airport in world.

In a public records request, it was revealed in a "hidden Massport document" that the agency has plans to increase rideshare prices in the coming years, as reported by Fox's Massachusetts affiliate WFXT.

Massport, or Massachusetts Port Authority, is looking to raise Uber rideshare fees to $23 by 2031.

This comes after Massport announced a proposed raising rideshare fees to $15 roundtrip by 2027, last month.

Boston residents who rely on this transportation method are not thrilled about the potential hike in fees.

“I’m not happy about that at all. I’ll probably try a different type of transportation,” John Kuzniewski told WFXT.

Although there have been complaints from rideshare users, Massachusetts officials claim the money generated from the price hike would be going towards a good cause.

The revenue would be put towards infrastructure upgrades that would greatly improve ground transportation at Logan Airport, as reported by WFXT.

"Logan saw its busiest year in 2024 with 43M passengers, and as we manage our growth, we need to make improvements to all of our ground transportation modes, including Ride Apps," Massport spokesperson Jennifer Mehigan told WFXT.

According to a recent airport report, there were over 29,400 total flight operations in January 2025.

This was nearly 2,000 more operations than were logged in January 2024.

Many aren't convinced that the price hike would benefit consumers or help out those who drive for the app.

Uber drivers are concerned that the hefty price will deter customers from ordering a ride to the airport.

"I think it’s a rip-off," said driver Jim Stern.

"Why do they keep adding on more fees and taxes for the normal American person?" he asked.

Massport's Plan to Increase Riseshare Prices
Massachusetts Port Authority plans to increase rideshare fees to and from Boston Logan Airport by more than $15.Currently, Uber and Lyft are popular ride-app services that provide convenient ground transportation to and from Boston Logan International Airport.

A Massport document revealed that prices are proposed to go from the current $3.25 to $5.50 the next two years, and then $7.50 starting in 2027, and staying at that rate the following year.

Consumers and drivers are worried about how this will impact their day-to-day lives. Those who depend on the service are considering using other methods of transportation to the airport while drivers are worried that business will decline after the price hikes.

In 2019, rideshare companies, also called transportation network companies (TNC), provided over 91 million rides in Massachusetts, according to a report issued by the state.

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Four Seasons Hotel Boston Reopens, Revealing A Dramatic Lobby Transformation, Intimate New Restaurant And New Signature Amenities For Guests Of All Ages

Just in time for spring and the reawakening of Boston's iconic Public Garden, Four Seasons Hotel Boston has reopened its doors, welcoming guests to a new era of gracious hospitality. The city's premier address has completed a dramatic design update of its arrival area, lobby and porte cochere, revealing artful and inspired new spaces created in partnership with AD100 designer Ken Fulk. This revitalization sets the stage for a new generation of guest experiences, unforgettable events and cherished memories.

"We are delighted to begin the next chapter of Four Seasons Hotel Boston and introduce an updated vision of luxury that evokes the character and rich history of Back Bay," said Michael Pedder, General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Boston. "We look forward to welcoming guests to our reimagined hotel."

A Grand Hotel Experience on an Intimate Scale

Years in the making, Four Seasons Hotel Boston's transformation blends the timelessness of the hotel with the grandeur of its verdant Public Garden setting. Drawing inspiration from the elegant homes of neighboring Beacon Hill and Back Bay, where old meets new, Fulk envisioned the hotel as a great residence overlooking stately grounds. He designed a new arrival experience that visually links the hotel to the historic garden on its doorstep. Guests are now greeted in a black-and-white-tiled entry court, enhanced with plantings and lanterns that lead them into the sanctuary of the new lobby.

Four Seasons Hotel Boston's redesigned interiors welcome guests with a new sense of intimacy. The wide lobby has been masterfully reimagined as a series of smaller spaces that are grand, yet residential in scale. A new front desk crafted in tooled leather stands beneath an expansive original artwork depicting the Public Garden. A mural drawn in Impressionist style with a nod to Maxfield Parrish features the Garden's flora and fauna, with willows, elm and oak trees surrounding the lagoon, where swan boats glide under the Foot Bridge and one swan holds a key. The key is a clue to a hidden, fanciful mystery closet next to the front desk. Upon their arrival, young guests are handed a large "kids-only" key to the closet and invited to select their own toys for an enchanting beginning to their Four Seasons Hotel Boston stay.

Spaces for Gracious Living, Day into Evening

Hotel guests will discover a collection of lobby-level spaces to enjoy from early morning until late evening. One of the newest is Coterie, a new lounge and restaurant open daily for dinner and bar service, with lunch to follow soon. Conceived as a place for intimate conversation and a retreat from the world outside, Coterie is inspired by Boston's centuries-old tradition of thinkers and creators gathering to share ideas and socialize. Elevated traditional fare created by Executive Chef Patrice Martineau will be complemented by a selection of classic and signature cocktails, some featuring a custom botanical gin created exclusively for Four Seasons Hotel Boston, and honey from the hotel's rooftop hives. Here, Fulk's design evokes a charming estate, richly layered and decorated with a gallery of hand-drawn botanical illustrations and portraits of writers and artists, a soft color palette inspired by garden florals, all accented with vintage lighting and anchored by a zinc-topped bar with leather and brass details.

Opposite Coterie is the Library, a quiet respite offering rich velvet seating accented in silk fringe, where guests can wait for a friend or sit back with a classic cocktail and select from the bookshelves, curated to evoke a collection gathered by a family through the generations. Coffee-lovers and early risers will delight in Sottovento, a glamorous gourmet coffee bar serving made-to-order specialty coffee, tea and beverages – complimentary – every morning, alongside a selection of pastries and light refreshments. Using the hotel's new Coffee Concierge service, in-house guests of Four Seasons Hotel Boston can place their custom coffee order seamlessly using the Four Seasons mobile app to have it delivered to their room or ready to collect.

Making a return to Four Seasons Hotel Boston this month is Aujourd'hui, the second-floor breakfast and lunch restaurant with its hallmark floor-to-ceiling windows framing panoramic Public Garden views. Sanctuary, a quiet, sixth-floor garden terrace, also makes its debut this month, offering guests a rare private courtyard in the city for quiet reading or enjoying in-room dining al fresco. Also making its return with the hotel's reopening: The Vaults, refreshment pantries on every guest room floor of the hotel, stocked with snacks, treats and beverages, all complimentary to hotel guests and available 24 hours a day.

For more information or to book a reservation at Four Seasons Hotel Boston, please visit http://www.fourseasons.com/boston/ or call 1 (617) 338-4400.