surge pricing
Jamaal Bowman's bonkers wall of honor: Letters to the Editor — Feb. 29, 2024
The Issue: Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s past comments honoring an FBI fugitive and convicted cop-killer.
Wendy's scrambles to 'clarify' plans for 'dynamic pricing' after outrage over 'peak' menu changes
A Wendy's spokesperson has walked back on the company's plans to test a "dynamic pricing" model that would raise the cost of menu items during peak hours.
Wendy's planning Uber-style 'surge pricing' where burger prices fluctuate based on demand
With the dynamic pricing model, the chain's iconic Dave's Single could increase by as much as $1 at lunchtime and drop down by the same amount after the lunch rush.
Panel wants to institute Uber-like surge pricing for NYC cabs
A City Council-convened panel wants to institute Uber-like surge-pricing for yellow cab trips as part of a $600 million proposal to bail out debt-ridden drivers, according to a report set to...
Uber tries out new feature to lower fares – for a price
Wanna save money on your next Uber? Sorry, you have to work for the ride-hailing company to get word of the less pricey lift. Uber is experimenting with a new...
Uber, Lyft give refunds for surge pricing after Port Authority bombing
Uber and Lyft are coughing up refunds to passengers who got slapped with surge pricing as they hopped into cars to flee the Port Authority bombing on Monday. In the...
Uber allowed to charge more for Jonas rides -- to a point
Uber has the OK from the state to charge its customers more than usual during this weekend’s storm, but only to a point. The ride-share company must abide by an...
How to get around Uber's surge pricing
Looking to get around Uber’s surge pricing? Simply walk a few blocks or wait a few minutes, researchers say. Users know that Uber’s surge pricing is in effect when ordering...
Uber New York
Watching our political class react to innovation and entrepreneurship is like watching a Stradivarius in the hands of a chimp. Just look at what these clowns are trying to do...