Tag Archives: Surge Pricing

Warning: Uber Surge Pricing on Halloween

October 31, 2015Travel NewsHalloween, Surge Pricing, UberMichael W

There’s been lots written about the horrors of high prices associated with Uber’s Surge Pricing and many people feel strongly whether it’s for or against it.

With today being a big holiday- Halloween, Uber sent out a warning. The warning was to let us know that Surge Pricing is most likely to kick in tonight when demand is high.

Uber was nice enough to send out this message with some important info and an idea on how to save money on rides. Continue reading Warning: Uber Surge Pricing on Halloween →

Uber Surge Pricing During NYC Blizzard, Maybe It’s Not So Bad?

January 26, 2015New York City, Travel ArticlesRed Cross, Snow Storm, Surge Pricing, UberMichael W

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency for New York City due to the storm which has been picking up during the day.

Along with the announcement that schools are already closed for tomorrow and drivers being advised to stay off of the streets if possible, Uber has a warning for us too. Continue reading Uber Surge Pricing During NYC Blizzard, Maybe It’s Not So Bad? →

Poll Results: Is Uber Surge Pricing Fair?

January 19, 2015Travel ArticlesPoll, Surge Pricing, UberMichael W

Last week I ran a poll to find out how you felt about Uber Surge Pricing. I wanted to find out if surge pricing was considered fair or something that you really don’t like….

I’ve found the topic to have vocal supporters on both sides. I for one, am not a fan of this pricing strategy. I feel that it reeks of the company taking advantage of its customers. Continue reading Poll Results: Is Uber Surge Pricing Fair? →

Last Chance- Vote NOW: Is Uber Surge Pricing Fair

January 16, 2015Travel ArticlesPoll, Surge Pricing, UberMichael W

Earlier in the week I wrote a post that included a poll with one question.

After much debate related to Uber’s practices with surge pricing during busy times, I wanted to find out how you felt. In the poll I am looking to find out if you feel that surge pricing is fair. Continue reading Last Chance- Vote NOW: Is Uber Surge Pricing Fair →

Poll: Is Uber’s Surge Pricing Fair?

January 13, 2015Travel ArticlesPoll, Surge Pricing, UberMichael W

Uber’s Surge Pricing has been a highly debated topic recently.

Surge Pricing has been the cause of lots of overly pricey cab rides which many people have complained about, some of which have made the news.

Continue reading Poll: Is Uber’s Surge Pricing Fair? →

Uber Surge Pricing on NYE, Should Riders Be Annoyed?

January 4, 2015Travel ArticlesNew Year's Eve, Surge Pricing, UberMichael W

With New Year’s Eve being a crazy night for drinking and partying, Uber’s Surge Pricing was bound to make an appearance.

The thing I’ll say is that Uber did a good job sending out e-mails and letting customers know in advance about the coming surge.

I decided to write a post about this as a warning, BEWARE: Uber Surge Pricing Tonight, New Year’s Eve. Continue reading Uber Surge Pricing on NYE, Should Riders Be Annoyed? →

BEWARE: Uber Surge Pricing Tonight, New Years Eve

December 31, 2014Travel NewsNew Year's Eve, Surge Pricing, UberMichael W

I started putting together a post this morning to Beware of Uber Surge Pricing for tonight since its New Year’s Eve and then what do you know…

Soon after I left for work, an e-mail arrived in my inbox from Uber with the subject “Read Before You Ride: How To Avoid Expensive Fares On New Year’s”.

(Check out last year’s post: Uber Reminder About Surge Pricing For New Year’s Eve.)

Uber’s Surge Pricing has caused many debates over whether it is fair or ethical in some ways. Many people love the service and the fact that a car (if you’re willing to pay) can just about always be found. Continue reading BEWARE: Uber Surge Pricing Tonight, New Years Eve →

Apparently She Didn’t Read My Beware of Uber Surge Pricing Post

November 4, 2014Travel NewsBuzzfeed, Surge Pricing, UberMichael W

Last Friday I wrote a post to remind everyone to beware of Uber Surge Pricing On Halloween. Apparently one young lady in Maryland missed my post!

In my post I wasn’t sure if surge pricing was expected all over the country (since the e-mail I received and it was from Uber NYC), but apparently it was.

This Halloween was more trick than treat for 26 year old Baltimoron Gabby Wathen. Continue reading Apparently She Didn’t Read My Beware of Uber Surge Pricing Post →

Beware of Uber Surge Pricing on Halloween

October 31, 2014NYC, Travel NewsHalloween, Surge Pricing, UberMichael W

While I’m not at all a frequent Uber user, I’ve heard about their Surge Pricing from many people and even wrote about a $94 2-mile cab ride in NYC during a snow storm last year.

For those of you not sure about Uber surge pricing, here is a quote from my post last year:

According to Gothamist “Surge pricing goes into effect when demand for a car reaches exceptional levels, with examples including Halloween, New Year’s Eve, and yes, Icy Wet Snow Day From Super Hell. The idea is that prices are raised in real time in accordance with “supply health,” rising and, eventually, falling as cars become available.
Continue reading Beware of Uber Surge Pricing on Halloween →

Uber Reminder About Surge Pricing For New Years Eve

December 31, 2013NYC, Travel NewsNew Years, Surge Pricing, UberMichael W

With New Years Eve coming tonight Uber sent out an e-mail to give some quick pro tips for getting around with Uber. The main purpose of the message is to inform everybody that Surge Pricing will be in effect during certain hours of the evening.

When I started skimming over the e-mail, I immediately felt that this message went out to remind (warn) potential Uber users in advance of upcoming ridiculously high prices if you plan to use the service.

Continue reading Uber Reminder About Surge Pricing For New Years Eve →

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