Getting home when public transport grinds to a halt will be cheaper after New South Wales (NSW) and Uber struck an Australian-first deal on surcharges.
The rideshare operator has agreed to limit surge pricing when disruptions happen until alternative public transport options are in place and passenger demand reduces.
Transport Minister Jo Haylen announced the deal after some passengers were hit with excessive surge charges in March when the Sydney Trains network came to a standstill, stranding thousands of commuters during the afternoon peak.
“That’s not fair on them, and that’s why we’ve acted,” she said on Thursday….