Ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft are now illegal in Philadelphia, following the ending of a temporary agreement by the Pennsylvania legislature to legalise the services in the city. The move comes after Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announced that he would not renew Uber’s license for operating within his city until it had been granted an exemption from state law which allows ride-sharing companies An Uber spokesperson said: "We are hopeful the General Assembly will keep the commitment it has made to take up comprehensive ride-sharing legislation in October. " Ride-hailing is legal throughout the rest of Pennsylvania.
Ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft are now illegal in Philadelphia, following the ending of a temporary agreement by the Pennsylvania legislature to legalise the services in the city. As a result, the services are operating "without the approval" of the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA). An Uber spokesperson said: "We are hopeful the General Assembly will keep the commitment it has made to take up comprehensive ride-sharing legislation in October." Ride-hailing is legal throughout the rest of Pennsylvania.