To cushion-proof drivers from rising fuel costs, Uber India hiked ride fares

New Delhi : Among the measures to cushion drivers from the impact of rising fuel prices across many cities in the country, Uber India raised fares in the last few weeks, its Director of Central Operations Nitish Bhushan said on Thursday.
Amid the rising cost of fuel, the driver members on the council had raised this as a key issue to the company.
“The hike in fuel prices has impacted everyone, especially ridesharing drivers who have felt the pinch of rising fuel costs,” said Bhushan.
“We are always striving to make driving with Uber a viable and attractive option for drivers and the recent hike in fares will directly boost their earnings per trip,” he said in a blog post.
To remove frustration for riders and drivers alike, the company is also showing trip destinations to drivers before they decide to accept the ride.
“Drivers at the Uber advisory council meeting told us they would like more flexibility around payments. We are now showing drivers the mode of payment (cash or online) before the trip starts,” the company said.