Uber, an online car-hailing platform, announced today (21st) that it has decided to charge passengers an additional 0.38 yuan per kilometer for a period of 60 days starting from March 23rd, due to rising fuel prices, which has put a burden on drivers. fuel surcharge, which means that the relevant surcharge will be directly paid to the driver.
Uber said that as fuel and other energy prices hit record highs recently, drivers expressed their opinions that rising oil prices would increase the burden, coupled with the severe epidemic in Hong Kong, facing many challenges.
Therefore, in order to assist the driver, a temporary fuel surcharge of 0.38 yuan will be charged from March 23 to May 22. The temporary surcharge will not be included in the service charge, and the cost will be directly paid to the driver.
Uber said it will listen to the opinions of passengers and drivers in the coming weeks, and will continue to closely monitor the price trend of fuel and other energy sources, and make appropriate adjustments as the situation warrants.
According to the oil price record of the Consumer Council, the oil price has been on the rise in the past year. In terms of unleaded oil, the price on March 22 last year was between 9.33 yuan and 12.13 yuan, and it has risen to 12.18 yuan to 15.58 yuan as of yesterday (22nd). , the price is net price after deducting retail discount and tax.
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