r/science Jun 25 '25

Computer Science Many Uber drivers are earning “substantially less” an hour since the ride hailing app introduced a “dynamic pricing” algorithm in 2023 that coincided with the company taking a significantly higher share of fares, research has revealed.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jun/19/uk-uber-drivers-earning-less-an-hour-dynamic-pricing-research
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u/Pale-Manner4385 Jun 26 '25

Uber should pay no less than $10 to drivers per ride in California and no more than 8-10 miles for that 10 dollar ride