Uber Hikes Trip Fares by 12 Percent in Delhi-NCR

Uber has raised the costs of journey fares by 12 % in Delhi-NCR area. The cab aggregator has stated that the costs have been hiked retaining in thoughts the drivers who staged protests within the nationwide capital over rising gas costs. Uber says that its transfer is aimed to reduce the impression of hike in gas prices on drivers. CNG at the moment prices Rs. 69.11 per kilogram in Delhi, Diesel worth in Delhi is at Rs. 96.67 per litre, and petrol price within the metropolis is at Rs. 105 per litre.

Uber stated in a press release that as per drivers’ suggestions, it understands that the present rise in gas costs is inflicting concern. “To help cushion drivers from the impact of a spike in fuel prices, Uber has raised trip fares in Delhi-NCR by 12 percent. Over the coming weeks, we will continue to track fuel price movements and will take further steps as needed,” stated Nitish Bhushan, Head of Central Operations, Uber India and South Asia.

Recently, auto and cab drivers have staged protests in Delhi, demanding a subsidy on CNG costs. The gas costs within the nation have been on an increase previously few days, nonetheless, they had been unchanged for the sixth consecutive day on Tuesday, April 12, after being hiked 14 instances in 21 days. In all, petrol and diesel costs have gone up by Rs. 10 per litre, respectively, after 14 revisions. Currently, the CNG worth in Delhi is Rs. 69.11 per kilogram, Diesel worth in Delhi is at Rs. 96.67 per litre, and petrol worth in Delhi is at Rs. 105.41 per litre.