Uber is cutting fares before Australia’s minimum gig work standards take effect, drivers say

Ride-hail giant is lowering the starting point for negotiations under the closing loopholes regime, one driver claims

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Uber drivers say looming cuts to fares will squeeze them even more in a cost-of-living crisis, arguing the ride-hailing giant is reducing what they are paid before new standards under the government’s closing loopholes legislation are determined.

Last week, Uber told drivers that rider fares would be cut from 7 August. The company has not told drivers the exact amount, but it is understood it would be an average of less than 5%.

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