Car-sharing service reassures customers after price increase during Sydney siege

Car-sharing service Uber has come under fire on social media after appearing to endorse fare increases in central Sydney as residents were attempting to evacuate the area after a siege in a cafe.

As authorities cleared the area following hostages being taken at the Lindt Chocolat Cafe in the Central Business District (CBD) of the city, many turned to the private hire firm for a way out, but were met with prices four times the normal rate – reaching $100 (€66.11) at one point.