Woman reports ride-share drivers avoiding shortest routes, raising toll costs
A woman traveling from Brisbane to Sydney via DiDi ride-share reported drivers refusing the shortest route on two occasions, resulting in unnecessary toll charges. This pattern may signal a troubling trend for ride-share services, prompting concerns that the taxi industry could regain its foothold. Increased earnings through such practices raise further scrutiny on the ride-share model.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 19:20 UTC
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