Rideshare drivers on the brink of quitting over higher gas prices
By Vanessa Yurkevich
Published on April 1, 2026.
Rideshare drivers are increasingly concerned about the increasing cost of gas due to rising gas prices. The national average for regular gas hit $4 for the first time since 2022, a significant increase from when the war in Iran resulted in the US-Israeli war with Iran. The price of gas has increased, with Americans spending north of $8 billion more in the last month to fill up their tanks. Last week, Uber and Lyft announced ways to help drivers save at the pump, including offering drivers $1 off per gallon through the cash back platform Upside and an additional 5% if they use the Uber Pro card to buy gas. However, drivers who have to pay higher prices for rides, deliveries, have not heard about these incentives.
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