Aussie food truck owner cops $900 Uber Eats fee: 'Ripped off'

This news article reports on a Sydney food truck owner's experience with Uber Eats, highlighting the significant fees charged by the platform, which can eat into small business profits. The owner has urged customers to order directly from businesses to avoid these fees. Uber Eats charges a 30% commission on every delivery plus GST, and encourages restaurants to sign up for optional ads, which can further increase costs. The owner has called for an investigation into Uber Eats' pricing practices, arguing that the fees are disproportionately high and unfair to small businesses.