Uber drivers were a hot commodity Tuesday morning as Toronto commuters dealt with subway and streetcar delays caused by a power outage following an electrical fire at a hydro vault in the city’s downtown core.
The ride-sharing service’s surge pricing or “dynamic pricing” also came into effect which increases the price for a ride.
Fares were up three times the normal price in some areas.
Uber Canada said it was doing everything it could to encourage more drivers to come online and help out.
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The increased demand for Uber came after a power outage caused by a hydro vault fire halted subway service on the Yonge line between Bloor and Osgoode Stations Tuesday morning.
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Several streetcar routes were also disabled or diverted in the area.
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