Several states have been exploring ways to squeeze more money out of the rapidly growing ride-hailing industry, but Massachusetts appears to have just beaten them to the punch. According to Reuters, Republican Governor Charlie Baker signed into law a 20-cent tax per trip on Uber and Lyft rides, with some of the revenue collected going to the traditional taxi industry. Riders and drivers will not see the extra fee, as the law explicitly bars companies…
Massachusetts becomes the first state to tax Uber and Lyft
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