As the Price of Gas Surges, , Lyft and Uber Implement Fuel Surcharges.<br />NPR reports if you're taking an Uber <br />or a Lyft, plan on paying more than <br />you're accustomed to this week.<br />as both companies have added surcharges <br />to account for bloated fuel prices.<br />According to NPR, both rideshare companies say the surcharge is temporary, .<br />and report all funds will go directly <br />to their community of drivers.<br />We've been closely monitoring rising gas <br />prices and their impact <br />on our driver community. , statement from a spokesperson for Lyft, via NPR.<br />Last week, Uber announced the addition <br />of fuel surcharges for all rideshare and <br />Uber Eats orders for the next 60 days.<br />Last week, Uber announced the addition <br />of fuel surcharges for all rideshare and <br />Uber Eats orders for the next 60 days.<br />We know that prices have been going up across the economy, , statement from Uber, as reported by NPR.<br />so we've done our best to help drivers and couriers without placing too much additional burden on consumers. , statement from Uber, as reported by NPR.<br />According to AAA, the average cost of a gallon of gas in the United States is around $4.325, rising 26 cents in the last week.<br />According to AAA, the average cost of a gallon of gas in the United States is around $4.325, rising 26 cents in the last week.<br />This time in 2021, the average gas price <br />in the United States was $2.859 per gallon.
