Uber’s new pricing system charges ‘what you’re willing to pay’
By Tian DuBelko After months of driver complaints of the gap between a rider’s fare and what the driver receives, Uber has come out with a definitive explanation behind its pricing changes. Some passengers are being charged more because the rideshare company needs the extra income. According to an interview with Bloomberg, Uber has been testing a […]
Uber agrees to pay $40k and include texting opt-out
By Tian DuBelko Uber has agreed to pay $40,000 in an agreement over unsolicited text messages. Bob Ferguson, Washington’s Attorney General, announced the deal last Thursday. The Attorney General’s Office had been investigating complaints from Washingtonians who received unsolicited text messages from the ride-sharing service. Messages intended for Uber drivers found their way to consumers who didn’t sign up […]
