Lawmakers take aim at Uber and Lyft with bill targeting surge pricing after big events After a big sporting event or arena concert, fans flood city streets in search of a Lyft or Uber ride.… Read More
Here’s what Uber really thinks about surge pricing — and no, they’re not killing it entirely Uber is denying an NPR report from earlier today that described the company’s plans to eliminate its controversial surge pricing… Read More
Surge pricing could be coming to a popular restaurant near you It’s probably the most loathsome two words in service land — surge pricing — and it might become a common… Read More
Uber expects to provide 2 million rides worldwide on New Years Eve New Years Eve 2014 could end up being Uber’s busiest day yet. The on-demand transportation company this morning held a conference call… Read More
Uber wants to patent controversial surge pricing technique If you don’t like how Uber applies a surge pricing model to help meet demand during busy times, well, it… Read More
Uber agrees to cap ‘surge pricing’ during disasters, donate its share to Red Cross Critics of Uber have often criticized the transportation company’s use of “surge pricing” to up the price of its service… Read More
Lyft introduces ‘Happy Hour’ feature that lowers price of ride when demand drops Not only does Lyft raise prices of rides when demand is high, but now the transportation company is lowering rates… Read More
Riding Uber on New Year’s Eve? Here’s how to avoid paying a ridiculous price If you’re celebrating tonight to ring in the new year, driving a vehicle likely won’t be a good idea. That’s… Read More
