MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – Grand Strand rideshare drivers are having to “share” numerous their earnings proper now with the gasoline pumps.
The high prices have many annoyed as a result of they’re not getting numerous motion from the varied rideshare providers.
“I’m at 4,200 rides,” mentioned rideshare driver Gregory Traini after dropping a buyer off on the Myrtle Beach International Airport.
When it involves Uber drivers, Traini considers himself Myrtle Beach’s unique. He jumped on board when it first hit the realm in 2015. He fills up each morning to ensure he can deal with the 200 or so miles forward of him for the day.
With gas prices climbing as a lot as ten cents a day, that each day replenish is changing into increasingly more of an issue for the long-time driver.
“If they keep going the way they are, yes, I’ll have to cut back because it’s not worth it,” mentioned Traini.
Other drivers have a unique tactic for managing these gas station payments.
“We’re going to keep going, but you have to stay where you’re at instead of driving around,” mentioned rideshare driver Pat Roche. “Have to conserve the gas anyway you can.”
Traini truly offered an thought to Uber to try to make issues manageable for each drivers and prospects.
“I think they just need to put a surcharge on fuel,” mentioned Traini. “That way if fuels go back down, they can lower the prices down for the customers.”
An announcement from Uber to WMBF News says the lately launched Uber Pro helps drivers save as a lot as 25 cents per gallon, however they did not say any plans had been in place to lift fares or add a surcharge.
“Our platform only works if it works for drivers, so we’ll continue to monitor gas prices and listen to drivers over the coming weeks,” Uber’s assertion learn.
Traini is hoping both a surcharge is added or gas will get cheaper in a rush as a result of tourism season is right here already.
“We’re running a lot more than we used to, so with the prices of gas the way it is, it’s hurting,” mentioned Traini.
Another driver says one silver lining proper now’s that he’s been receiving some fairly wholesome ideas from his prospects, as some are aware of the very fact prices are high and are having an affect on drivers.
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