The cost of Uber and Lyft rides rose nearly 10% last year — and riders say they're cutting back

Some ride-hailing customers say that they're cutting back on apps like Uber and Lyft as fares rise, according to new data from Gridwise. JOSEPH EID/AFP via Getty Images Uber and Lyft fares rose nearly 10% on average in 2025, a new report found. A majority of riders said they're cutting back on their use of the apps as a result, Gridwise found. The ride-hailing companies also increased the share they take of each fare, according to the report. Catching a ride on Uber or Lyft got more expensi...