Uber has introduced a temporary fuel surcharge on all trips

Rideshare company Uber will introduce a temporary fuel surcharge on trips nationwide, as drivers face ongoing pressure from rising petrol prices.

From Wednesday until early June, passengers will pay an extra 5 cents per kilometre, with the full amount going directly to drivers.

The move comes on top of a separate fare increase in March aimed at boosting driver earnings.

Uber said the surcharge – introduced in partnership with the Transport Workers’ Union – is in response to concerns its drivers are “struggling under skyrocketing fuel costs.”

You have read 0 articles this year.

Your contribution ensures The Daily Aus can continue doing the work you love.

Contribute

Close X

I want to give $10 monthly to help TDA keep doing the news.

MonthlySingle

$5$10$15$50

Other

Your account details:

Contribute $10 Monthly

Surcharges

Last month, DiDi rolled out a similar 5c/km surcharge, with the full amount passed on to drivers.

It comes after the TWU filed an application with the Fair Work Commission, asking it to rule that the companies “at the top of the supply chain” must pay drivers’ fuel costs.

The FWC has not yet handed down a decision on this application.