"Last October was the first month since 2019 when more than 1 million riders used Uber or Lyft for a pickup or drop-off at SFO, according to new airport data obtained by SFGATE. The milestone comes as another sign of strength for San Francisco tourism. It's also positive news for Waymo, which was just cleared to serve SFO. And for the airport, the demand means a windfall of cash - via ride-hailing fees,"
"Waymo finally won approval in late January to offer public rides at the airport, filling a hole in the company's Peninsula service area. Customers have to take the AirTrain to and from the Rental Car Center for the autonomous cars, but in a news release at the time, co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana hailed the approval as helping the company provide "one of the most requested features for our riders.""
"SFO has been the speediest of San Francisco's tourism markers - the others being hotel room reservations and Moscone Center conferences - to rebound after the coronavirus pandemic, SFGATE reported last summer. The "front door" to the city, as airport director Mike Nakornkhet called it, has successfully balanced leisure and business demand while courting international travelers. That's good news for the ride-hailing giants."
San Francisco International Airport saw a rebound in ride-hailing demand, with October marking the first month since 2019 to exceed one million Uber/Lyft pickups or drop-offs. The surge contributed to more than $60 million in ride-hailing fees from over 10 million riders in 2025. Waymo received approval in late January to offer public rides connected via the AirTrain and the Rental Car Center, adding autonomous service to the Peninsula area. SFO rebounded faster than other tourism markers, balancing leisure and business travel while courting international visitors, creating stronger demand for ride-hailing services.
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