Uber Technologies announced on March 11 that a temporary fuel surcharge will be added on fares and deliveries in the United States and Canada in response to surging gas prices, starting on March 16.
“Many people are feeling the sting of record-high prices at the pump—and that’s certainly true of drivers and couriers,” the company said in a statement. “While earnings on our platform remain elevated compared to historical trends, the recent spike in gas prices has affected rideshare and delivery drivers. To help reduce the burden, we are rolling out a temporary fuel surcharge.”
