Mayor Parker Proposes Ride Share and Delivery Taxes in $7B Budget Plan

Mayor Parker proposes $7 billion budget with new taxes to fund schools, housing, pothole repair

A separate tax proposal would add a 20-cent fee to each rideshare trip, generating an estimated $12 million a year for the School District of Philadelphia.

Mayor Parker proposes ride share and delivery taxes in $7B budget plan

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has unveiled a $7 billion budget plan for fiscal year 2027 that includes new taxes on ride-share trips and retail deliveries.

Mayor Parker proposes new taxes on Uber rides and Amazon deliveries to raise money for schools and road repairs

Mayor Cherelle Parker's budget proposal includes new taxes on rideshare trips and retail deliveries in Philadelphia. It also includes funding to add homeless shelter beds and operate addiction recovery services.

Philadelphia mayor to unveil city budget proposal for 2027

On Thursday morning, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker was expected to present her budget proposal for the next year to City Council and the public.

Mayor Cherelle Parker’s new budget plan includes fees on Uber and Amazon, 1,000 homeless shelter beds, and $200M for addiction recovery

After Parker delivers her budget address, City Council will hold hearings on her proposal and negotiate with the administration over potential amendments.

Strengthening the community through addiction recovery services

Nevada Stronger aims to break the stigma surrounding this medical disorder.