# Aussies will cop a fresh hike in the cost of Uber rides after the firm announced a new temporary surcharge.

*business · news · 2026-04-13 · PerthNow*

## Key points

- Uber will add a five cent per kilometre surcharge for Australian rides starting Wednesday.
- This surcharge is temporary and will remain in effect until June 8 this year.
- The new surcharge is in addition to a six percent fare increase implemented in March.
- Didi had already introduced an identical surcharge before Uber's announcement.

**Companies:** Uber, Didi
**Countries:** Australia

[Read the full story on PerthNow](https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/uber-driven-by-fuel-crisis-to-fresh-price-hike-c-22132512)

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