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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Technology
Josh Taylor and Josh Butler

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

Shane Millsom has been working as a driver for Uber for the past 5 years
Shane Millsom, a Brisbane-based driver and the secretary of the driver advocate organisation Rideshare Driver Network, says the Uber announcement is disappointing but not unexpected. Photograph: David Kelly/The Guardian

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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