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Uber and Ola have rolled out surge pricing, but under new garbs

Have things changed? Well, yes and no. The earlier version of the app would display the surge prici…

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Surge pricing no more! Uber rolls out 'upfront fares' in US and some parts of India

The upfront fare will be calculated based on the distance, expected travel time, traffic situation,…

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People Aren't Actually Mad At Uber For Using Surge Pricing

Additionally, Uber takes 20% of every fare; drivers keep 80%. Uber maintains that 20/80 split with …

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A New York City politician wants to ban Uber's surge pricing - but that's a terrible idea

Uber's surge pricing feature is great for the company's business, since Uber keeps a fixed percent …

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New York City Might Cap Uber Surge Pricing

"Uber's dynamic-pricing model benefits both consumers and drivers," said Uber public-policy expert …

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Complaints About Uber Surge Pricing Caused The Better Business Bureau To Give The Company An 'F'

This practice isn't exclusive to Uber; rival Lyft has its own equivalent of surge pricing called Pr…

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These elegant charts show why Uber's hated surge pricing is actually a good thing

People hate surge pricing because they can feel that Uber is increasing the cost of its service jus…

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Is This The Highest Surge Price Ever Recorded In Uber History?

"It's possible that Uber also has a maximum multiplier, but the company doesn't mention a cap on it…

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Uber Is Trying To Patent Everyone's Least Favorite Part Of Uber

Uber's surge pricing feature is great for the company's business, since Uber keeps a fixed percent …

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Stop complaining about Uber's surge pricing

Sometimes the complaints seem more justified than others: Last December, Uber Sydney temporarily ac…

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Stop Complaining About Uber's Surge Pricing

Sometimes the complaints seem more justified than others: Earlier in December, Uber Sydney temporar…

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This App Will Help You Avoid Paying Uber Surge Prices Tonight

Surge pricing happens when there's a high demand for Uber in one particular area. During times…

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A startup that's going after Uber will pay back your surge-price receipts for you

Uber is by no means unique in its dynamic pricing strategy. Airlines have similar tactics to sell t…

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Uber Will Cap Surge Pricing During The Upcoming Blizzard

"Provided there is an abnormal disruption in the market during the expected storm, the Attorney Gen…

Maya Kosoff