Uber Australia is adamant gaming of the app for cancellation fees is a rare occurrence but have confirmed it will roll out a new solution next month to look at it in more detail.

More than 150 people across Australia responded to a story revealing some Uber drivers attempt to get cancellation fees from riders by taking long routes or stopping long distances away from their location.

Uber says gaming the app is rare. Credit:Iain Masterton / Alamy Stock Photo

Of the 150 responses 100 were from riders who believed they had been gamed by drivers to cancel their trip request.

Several responses were from drivers who confirmed and even gloated about the practice.