Rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft will have to pay a $3.50 surcharge to pick up riders at the Martha’s Vineyard Airport this year.

The airport commission voted to implement the new fee Thursday. The move comes after state legislation passed last year to create more equity between rideshare companies and traditional taxis.

Pickup fees will apply for any rides beginning on airport property, including the business park, said airport properties manager Kevin Brennan, and the agreements had recently been sent out to the two companies.

Cab companies operating at the airport wanted to see a more even playing field and Mr. Brennan said those operators were “very thankful” for the new charges.