Uber adds fuel surcharge for non-EV fares in Australia amid petrol price rises 13. April 2026 (08:14) Trips in electric vehicles will be exempt from the temporary fee of 5 cents a kilometre, rideshare firm saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastUber customers in Australia will be charged a fuel surcharge for almost two months from Wednesday unless they ride in an electric vehicle.Trips in petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles will attract an extra fee of 5 cents a kilometre from 15 April to 8 June, Uber announced on Monday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘This scene is alive’: Abidjan art week showcases city as growing cultural hub 13. April 2026 (08:00) Late-night gallery tours and new venues signal a city staking its claim as a regional arts capitalOn a recent weekday evening, the doors of more than a dozen galleries and museums across Abidjan stayed open till midnight, several hours later than usual, as art enthusiasts went around town on a bus tour. It was the Night of the Galleries, designed for people to drop in after work and enjoy Abidjan art week to the fullest.The after-hours special showcase was first tested in January 2024 on the sidelines of the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament hosted and won by Côte d’Ivoire. The tradition continued this year during the art week’s third edition, which ran from last Tuesday to Sunday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
