Comment on Uber’s algorithmic pricing leaves drivers and passengers worse off
FunnyUsername@lemmy.world 1 day ago
i live in a really great location for getting onto a bunch of different highways. because of this, ubers circle the area because they are closer to more things. it shows you the ubers in the area, and I will see like 8 or 9 going in circles, waiting. so i select the “wait and save” option on the app, because it’s 3 dollars less and figure the wait won’t be long because demand is low and there are plenty of drivers. nope. it literally just enabled a timer that didn’t put my order through until it was over. it wasn’t giving me a deal for being flexible with my pickup time, it was CHARGING ME 3$ just to have the privilege of them not withholding my service order arbitrarily.
fuck uber man that made me so mad
erev@lemmy.world 1 day ago
meanwhile i set a wait and save so i have time to finish getting ready and uber tells me it’s already arrived.