Some key takeaways as Uber returns to Bellingham airport after five-year absence

Uber will resume rides to and from Bellingham International Airport and the Bellingham Cruise Terminal starting June 15. The return ends a five-year absence that began over a dispute about pick-up and drop-off fees.

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Here are key takeaways:

• Service resumes June 15 at both the airport and cruise terminal, according to the Port of Bellingham.
• The Port Commission approved a 50-cent reduction in rideshare fees in March. The new rate took effect May 1.
• Uber pulled out five years ago after the Port refused to lower its previous $3.50 fee. There is no fee for rideshares at the cruise terminal.
• Port spokesperson Michael Hogan said the new fee is a fair market rate compared to similarly sized West Coast airports.
• Matt Rodriguez, director of aviation at Bellingham International Airport, said Uber’s return means a more convenient experience for travelers, especially during early-morning and late-night flights.

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