Mayor Parker pushes back on rideshare companies’ opposition to proposed dollar-a-ride tax

The KYW Newsradio All Local for Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (evening edition) Mayor Cherelle Parker isn’t apologizing for her proposal to tax Uber and Lyft rides to raise money for schools. ... We are hearing for the first time from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, a week after the deadly parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry. ... Mayor Parker met with business leaders Wednesday to discuss progress to the Lower South District along the Delaware River which she says will bring tens of thousands of jobs to Philaport, the Bellwether District, and Navy Yard when complete. ... Police in Atlantic City say three people have been arrested and charged after a fight and stabbing at the Showboat Resort earlier this month. ... A big change is coming to Philly’s Pride festivities this summer.