Uber has added a fuel premium due to rising gas prices
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In reaction to rising gas prices, Uber is imposing a premium on fares and deliveries in the United States and Canada, the firm announced on Friday.
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Uber drivers will be charged $0.45 to $0.55 each trip, and Uber Eats deliveries will be charged $0.35 to $0.45, according to the firm.
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The fees are only in effect for a period of at least two months.
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The payments, according to the firm, will be paid by drivers, who are responsible for paying for the petrol they use.
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The surcharges can vary depending on the distance traveled and the price of gasoline in each state.
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They won’t apply in New York City since drivers received a 5.3 percent wage raise on March 1 to account for rising gas prices, according to Uber.
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“While our platform’s earnings continue to outperform historical averages, the recent increase in gas prices has impacted ridesharing and delivery drivers. We’re implementing a temporary fuel tax to assist alleviate the load,”