Uber versus Lyft: Which ride service comes out on top? Save money getting better rides at a discount from Uber or Lyft. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker stood by her proposal to tax ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft to generate revenue for the city's school district despite opposition from the companies. During a news conference Wednesday, Parker reiterated her plan to a tax of $1 per ride in Philadelphia amid a $300 million budget deficit.