Surge Pricing
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Wendy’s, facing backlash over CEO’s pricing comment, says no price hikes at busy timesSurge pricing is used by companies like Uber to charge customers more during busy times and less during slow periods.U.S. NewsFeb 27
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Toronto commuters unhappy with Uber, Lyft rate hikes during power outageCommuter chaos during a power outage Monday morning saw ride-hailing apps substantially jack up their rates.ConsumerJan 9, 2018
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How to avoid surge pricing for Uber, other ride hailing services on New Year’s EveHere are some tips for starting the new year without racking up a huge transportation bill.CanadaDec 31, 2017
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Uber surge pricing in effect as Toronto struggles with subway, streetcar delaysUber drivers were a hot commodity Tuesday morning as Toronto commuters dealt with subway and streetcar delays caused by a power outage following an electrical fire at a hydro vault in the city's downtown core.CanadaMar 1, 2016
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Brampton asks Uber to suspend operations pending bylaw reviewBrampton city council declared Wednesday that Uber presents a “public safety concern” and is asking the company to halt operations pending a review of city bylaws.CanadaFeb 24, 2016
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City seeks input on how taxis, Uber could charge fares in EdmontonThe city wants public input on how ride-sharing companies like Uber could charge fares under the proposed new bylaw. An Edmonton man said his Uber ride on New Year's Eve cost more than $1,000.ConsumerJan 4, 2016
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Laval women billed $625 for single Uber ride on New Year’s EveUber, the popular ride-sharing service, is facing backlash in Montreal over its New Year's Eve pricing policy, after some users complained about the $625 price tag for a ride from downtown Montreal to Laval.CanadaJan 3, 2016
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$1,100 Uber bill has Edmonton man calling for changeHe's received a partial refund but an Edmonton man is still fuming over an Uber ride that ended up costing him more than $1,100 on New Year's Eve.ConsumerJan 3, 2016
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Car service Uber costing more during busier periodsWATCH ABOVE: Car service Uber charging customers more during busy periods, a common practice called surge pricing. But as Peter Kim reports it’s making customers feel like they’ve been taken for a ride. TORONTO – The ride down to the party cost Connor Schaufler $17.00; the ride back, $227.00. “We were kind of shocked. We woke up in...Nov 10, 2014
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