Uber Technologies, the premier ride hailing app brought to fame more than a decade ago, has recently made a decision that may anger some riders. Due to the heavy cost of inflation that has made gas prices soar to records unseen in nearly forty years,the company created a strategy to offset some of those losses. Listed as a fuel surcharge, the item taxes rideshare customers who use the service for daily or weekly transportation needs, as much as $0.55 for every trip that is taken. While this amount is only a portion of the charges that could be incurred, it will likely irritate those who are already dealing with day to day inflation while balancing monthly expenses.
A recent statement issued by the company, headed by CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, the extra charge will be collected over the next two months, which will also offset other costs such as mandatory minimum standards in places like New York. Currently, median gas prices range from $3.82 in Kansas to as much as $5.74 in California, according to the latest information from the American Automobile Association(AAA). In addition to the fuel charges,Uber anticipates rolling out electric vehicle leases for drivers as a part of its Tesla contract. Other companies who provide taxi and delivery services such as Lyft, GrubHub, and DoorDash are expected to follow suit.
