Uber trips to become pricier amid record-high gas prices in Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton and other cities
Published March 12, 2022 at 10:24 am
Soaring gas prices will soon affect even those who don’t drive but instead rely on popular ridesharing app Uber.
The company announced on Friday that it’s introducing a temporary “fuel surcharge” to make it easier for drivers and delivery people to keep paying for gas.
Starting this week on Wednesday, Mar. 16, riders will be required to pay a $0.50 surcharge on every ride.
As for Uber Eats, each food order will tack on the equivalent of a $0.35 surcharge.
Uber says 100% of the surcharge will go directly to drivers and delivery people.
“The temporary fee is designed to reduce the burden of high gas prices, not to cover the full cost of a tank,” said the rideshare company.
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The surcharge will last for at least 60 days, with Uber continuously reviewing feedback and monitoring gas prices during that time.
Uber says it’s also bolstering efforts to help more drivers switch to electric vehicles, which would reduce emissions and lessen the impact of volatile gas prices.
“We’ve made a commitment to operate a zero-emission platform globally by 2040, and in Canadian cities with supportive policies—like Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver—by 2030,” said Uber.
“Earlier this year, we announced a partnership with Plug’n Drive to create and offer webinars as well as host test drive opportunities for drivers. This will give drivers the opportunity to learn about the total cost of owning an EV and the benefits of making the switch from gas to electric.”
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