Uber quotes same ride 30-40% apart for two users standing side by side
SumitGup · x · 2026-09-09
Matt Mickiewicz shared that he and his wife regularly receive 30-40% different Uber quotes for the exact same ride while standing next to each other — same location, same time. He suspects algorithmic individualized pricing is at play, sparking discussion about dynamic pricing transparency.
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