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Customers will soon encounter a new surcharge of 5 cents per kilometer, with the exception of those traveling in electric vehicles.
Uber and the Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) announced this price adjustment in a joint statement.
Emma Foley, the Managing Director of Uber Australia, explained, “Uber and the TWU have been collaborating to find ways to offset the rising fuel expenses for drivers.”
She added, “After productive discussions, Uber will implement a temporary fuel surcharge to offer driver partners some relief amidst the ongoing fuel crisis.”
This surcharge will commence on April 15 and remain in effect until June 8, with all additional funds going directly to the drivers.
Michael Kaine, National Secretary, Transport Workers Union said: “Rideshare drivers have been struggling under skyrocketing fuel costs, and Uber’s actions acknowledge this with meaningful cost relief.”
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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