Customers will face an additional charge of 5 cents for every kilometer traveled, except for those using electric vehicles.
Uber and the Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) jointly announced this price adjustment.
Emma Foley, Managing Director of Uber Australia, stated, “Uber and the Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) have collaboratively addressed the escalating fuel expenses impacting drivers.”
“After productive discussions, Uber has decided to implement a temporary fuel surcharge. This measure aims to offer driver partners short-term relief amidst the current fuel crisis,” she explained.
“The surcharge will be in effect from April 15 through June 8, with all additional proceeds directed towards supporting the drivers.”
Michael Kaine, National Secretary of the Transport Workers Union, added, “Rideshare drivers have been hit hard by surging fuel costs. Uber’s initiative provides substantial financial relief and acknowledges this challenge.”
The extra charge per kilometre will go directly to the driver.
DiDi Australia’s head of external affairs Dan Jordan said the surcharge will help “ease the financial burden many drivers are facing”.
“To help offset these increasing operating costs, DiDi will increase the temporary fuel surcharge applied to every DiDi trip nationwide,” he said.
“This adjustment is designed to provide additional support to drivers while fuel prices remain elevated.”
Some uber drivers had called for that company to follow suit.
The Prime Minister is visiting Brunei and Malaysia this week in a bid to secure fuel supplies.
Albanese said his meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong produced a “win-win” for both nations over the mutual supply of oil and gas.
“There is absolutely a deal of secure supply,” he said.
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