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Oct 27, 2016

UberEATS Is Going To Use Surge Pricing In D.C.

Will surge pricing help Uber meet demand by bringing more drivers to the road or by sending customers to a different service?

Dec 31, 2012

Things Might Get Expensive Tonight, Warns Uber

If you find yourself searching for a way home tonight after a long night celebrating the New Year, high-end livery service Uber wants you to know that it’ll be there to serve. It won’t be cheap, though.

Jan 05, 2012

A Cab Receipt He’d Like to Forget

We heard from an Uber customer who got a bill for more than $500 after using the luxury car service on New Year’s.

Jan 02, 2012

Did Uber Overdo It on New Year’s Eve?

The luxury cab service Uber raised its rates significantly on New Year’s, much to the frustration of some customers who did not expect the company’s “surge pricing.”

 
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