Netizen questions if e-hailing drivers are going offline to trigger surge pricing after fares jump from RM30 to RM106.

JUST when Malaysians were already fuming over soaring e-hailing fares, a fresh allegation has poured fuel onto the fire.

A social media user reshared a viral post highlighting skyrocketing ride prices — including a fare reportedly jumping from around RM30 to over RM100 — with a pointed caption:

“Are e-hailing drivers collectively going offline to force surge pricing?”

The question struck a nerve.

Screenshots circulating online show what commuters claim are unusually high fares for routine trips, with some alleging that prices have surged far beyond what traffic congestion alone would justify.

“My office is only 4km from home and this was the fare going back from work earlier,” one user called honeymochaaaaaa commented with a screenshot showing fares ranging from RM54 – RM92.

“I went to Selayang yesterday and wanted to go back to Rawang. Grab was RM101 at 5.30pm. After waiting and waiting, I finally got one for RM50 — but by then it was already Maghrib,” issasayhirrrr chimed.

However, e-hailing drivers in the comments weren’t happy.

“E-hailing drivers are human too — they also want to take jobs that are worth it, especially when they have to deal with traffic jams. Put yourself in their shoes,” sonnetism challenged.

“If they’re all collectively going offline, then who’s actually driving?” qamarulmazlan asked.

 The Sun Malaysia