SINGAPORE - Rides on Tada and Gojek will soon cost more as the two ride-hailing operators announced an increase in a surcharge to defray fuel expenses for their drivers.This follows a similar move by Grab on March 31, when the platform announced an increase of its current 50-cent fee to 90 cents effective from April 7, spurred by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Fuel prices across the world have been surging due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which carries about a fifth of the world’s oil and gas.In e-mails sent to users on April 3, both Tada and Gojek announced their temporary fare increases from 50 cents to at least 90 cents for all trips, with both clarifying that the full fee goes to drivers to help them cope with the rising cost of fuel. The new fees will kick in from April 10 to May 31.Tada’s fees, however, will see a further increase to $1.20 for trips costing $18.10 or more. Tada also said that it has provided a one-time support payout of $40 on March 20 to selected drivers. Read more