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Uber’s algorithmic pricing leaves drivers and passengers worse off (www.ox.ac.uk)
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Uber’s use of dynamic pricing has led to higher fares for passengers and lower earnings for drivers, whilst increasing Uber’s share of revenue.

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[–] witness_me@lemmy.ml 6 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago)

Fuck uber.

I needed to take a ride from the airport to my home, and uber quoted me $150 for a 30 min ride. I jumped into a waiting taxi and paid $90 instead. At least the cab driver would see a good chunk of that money.