Uber fares double as Sydney’s train network continues to be disrupted by both industrial action and extreme storms.
A trip from Petersham to Surry Hills that cost $18 on January 6 has risen to $38 on Thursday, despite Uber implementing a surge pricing cap.
The increased costs come as dozens of trains have been cancelled due to strikes by the Electrical Trades Union and the Rail, Tram and Bus Union. The situation has been exacerbated by severe storms that have left 95,000 homes and businesses without power and resulted in one fatality.
An Uber spokesman confirmed the surge pricing cap was in place Wednesday and Thursday but declined to specify the cap amount. The measure was introduced following a March 2023 incident when Sydney commuters faced hundreds of dollars in fares during a rail network outage.
NSW Premier Chris Minns announced new legal action with the Fair Work Commission against rail unions on Thursday morning. He acknowledged the impact of increased fees on commuters during the rail strikes.
Transport for NSW confirmed the surge pricing cap will remain until alternative public transport options are available, and passenger demand is met.
Published 16-January-2025
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