Taxis and ride-hailing services are going to cost more starting this week in the nation’s capital and in cities across the country as companies turn to surcharges to offset the rising cost of fuel.
The national average cost of fuel was down a penny from Tuesday, but up about 5 cents from last week and about 80 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA. Experts say fuel prices could continue to soar after President Biden’s decision last week to ban the import of Russian oil in response to that nation’s assault on Ukraine.“The surcharge will help offset the effects of the U.S.
Across the Washington metro area, gas prices remain slightly lower than in the city but also have increased in recent weeks: A gallon of regular unleaded is $4.29, up from $3.52 a month ago and $2.87 a year ago.Uber riders across the nation on Wednesday began paying a surcharge of 45 or 55 cents on rides, depending on their location. The company is also imposing a surcharge of 35 or 45 cents on Uber Eats orders to help the food couriers.
Lyft on Wednesday said it will add a 55-cent surcharge on each ride starting next week, all of which will go to drivers and which will be in effect for 60 days.“We’ll continue monitoring gas prices, listening to how drivers are being impacted, and finding ways to support them as things evolve,” the company said in a blogTravel experts say fuel surcharges could become more widespread in cities across the nation as taxi operators press regulators for relief.
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