On Wednesday, Uber will begin charging American and Canadian customers a fuel surcharge of either $0.45 or $0.55 per trip in an effort to help its drivers offset their expenses. The national average for a gallon of gas is currently $4.305. In states like California and Nevada, drivers are paying more than $5 a gallon, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). and other NATO allies moved to ban Russian oil in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Gas prices reached record-highs over the last week as the U.S. Drivers for ridesharing apps Uber and Lyft are quitting their gigs due to the recent surge in gas prices, while those who are still working say they're driving less in an effort to cut down costs.Ī survey conducted by The Rideshare Guy, a blog focused on the gig economy, found that 15 percent of drivers have quit over the high gas prices and that 38 percent say they are driving less as a result of the increase.ĭrivers who are cutting back on their hours also said they're avoiding picking up long trips entirely, only driving when the apps offer promotions, and have seriously considered buying an electric vehicle or hybrid for the future.
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