A video shared on X shows Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker stating that she can tax Uber rides whenever she wants because she is in charge. The video from Fox News has gained significant traction on social media due to the mayor’s sweeping powers to levy taxes on rideshare apps. These comments have elicited many responses from netizens criticizing local governance and tax practices.
The video clip, captured at what appears to be a public event or press conference, shows Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker addressing an audience while defending her power to levy taxes on rideshare services like Uber. She emphasizes her authority over such decisions in the city. The short footage focuses only on her remarks and does not capture prior questions, the full context of the discussion, or any audience reaction.
It is not clear from the footage alone whether the mayor’s remarks were made in direct response to criticism of the tax plan or as part of a broader update on city budget and school funding efforts.
How X Users Responded to the Philadelphia Mayor’s Comments
Some commenters focused on the overall condition of the city. One wrote, “Look at that city, a total cesspool! I watched Philly continually digress when my son lived there! He was there for 11 years, and he ended up moving to Florida. He says it was the best move ever!”
Others questioned voter responsibility in electing local leaders. One asked, “Who TF votes for these idiots? Are people that dumb in these cities, or is this voter corruption as usual?”
Several responses addressed education policy and broader governance issues. One commenter argued that the quality of education in Philadelphia school districts has declined over the past 30 years and called for permanently shutting down public schools in favor of homeschooling and Montessori classes.
Another described leaders in similar cities as “reckless mouthpieces like her with zero substance” and called certain approaches “textbook tyranny.”
Other viewers zeroed in on the mayor’s tone and sense of power. One simply said, “Talk about a king mentality!” while another pointed out that elected officials are supposed to serve the people, not rule them.
The video clip is still doing the rounds on X, as people debate more online regarding taxation policies and governance in Philadelphia. There has been some discussion of the need for funding versus the cost to citizens.
