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Supporting You with a Fuel Surcharge Extension

29September,2022 / Australia
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We know that you’ve felt the sting of rising and volatile fuel prices, which has affected how much money you’re taking home.


In an effort to recognise the impact of uncertain fuel costs, Uber introduced a Temporary Fuel Surcharge on your behalf on 30 September 2022. Until further notice, riders will pay you a surcharge of 3 cents per km (inclusive of GST) on every passenger trip and 100% of it goes directly to you. This means that you’ll get about an extra 25 cents on an average length trip*.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • GST will apply to the Temporary Fuel Surcharge. Note that the surcharge of 3 cents per km is inclusive of GST.

  • Service fees will NOT be applied to the Temporary Fuel Surcharge.

  • The surcharge will not apply to battery electric vehicles (EVs). The surcharge will apply to hybrid vehicles.

  • Yes, if you do not want to charge this surcharge, please contact support on 1300 091 272.

Thank you for driving on the Uber app.

* An average trip length is 8.8km

Posted by Uber AU

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