What causes high fuel consumption in hybrid ride-hailing vehicles?

If your hybrid ride-hailing vehicle's fuel consumption suddenly spikes, don't rush to blame the car's age. My car's fuel consumption on the same route jumped from 5-something to 7-something. It turned out not to be a major issue, but rather low tire pressure, a dirty air filter, and the fact that I kept driving in 'Sport' mode while waiting for orders. Driving for ride-hailing is different from…