re: 19 mile trip home from concert via UBER costs woman $443

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I need to get in on this....provide cheap rides to an area without public transit, then gouge the shite out of them on the ride back when they have few, if any other options.

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Usually not in areas without public transit. Or there are at least cabs available as well.

If you didn't know about the surge pricing ahead of time, it's oversight on your part. The app tells you. And if you've ever used it before, you know that if it's a time when demand will be high the rates will increase.

I don't mind it. That way if you're willing to pay more, you can get one, if not, you'll just wait it out. Rather than have a shitload of people waiting all night for a car to be sent at the regular rate cough BR yellow cab cough