BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Uber rides to and from Bellingham International Airport and the Cruise Terminal won’t be available after April 30th.
A stand-off with the Port of Bellingham over rates charged per drop-off and pick-up has led the rideshare company to announce it’s ending service at 12 a.m. May 1st.
Uber claims the Port charges fees up to 400% higher than those at comparable facilities around the U.S.
Director of Aviation Sunil Harman says in a statement that Bellingham’s rate of $3.50 per pick-up and drop-off are consistent with those of other airports in the region.
He says Uber demanded a rate of just 75-cents and refused to negotiate in good faith.
Other rideshare companies and taxi services will continue to operate at the Port’s facilities.