UberBlack is now allowed to transport passengers both to and from the Orlando International Airport. UberBlack is the “upscale version of the ride share program” and had previously been banned from picking people up from the airport, because of an argument over airport fees. The agreement was reached last month, though it does not extend to Uber X, the lower-priced version. Uber customers received a text message letting them know that Uber Black was now available to pick up from the airport. Bill Gibbons, spokesman for Uber, said, “With UberBlack, visitors that land at the Orlando International Airport will now have another safe, convenient transportation option available to get them where they need to go." Roger Chapin, spokesman for Mears Transportation, said, “It is our understanding they have agreed to comply with all regulations and permitting requirements, including paying commercial lane fees like everyone else, which is all we ever suggested they do from the very beginning.” According to the Orlando Sentinel , “Orlando International charges taxis a $50 application fee, $3.15 per half-hour dwell time and $2.65 for each passenger picked up. Last year, the airport collected $10.1 million in vehicle-for-hire fees last year.” The agreement between Orlando International Airport and UberBlack can be re-examined by either party in late May 2016. News source: Orlando Sentinel Photo credit: UberPartnersChicago