Catching a ride on Uber or Lyft got more expensive last year, and some riders are cutting back as a result, new data and a survey show. The prices that customers paid on these apps rose 9.6% in 2025, according to an annual report on gig mobility from data analytics company Gridwise. The report analyzed information about 1 billion tasks over the past year on apps for ride-hailing, delivery, and other kinds of gig work. It found that the average ride price rose to $23.66 at the end of 2025, up