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Old Dec 25, 2013, 10:20 am
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rjque
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Originally Posted by stockmanjr
I agree with this but Uber should show a surge fare estimate as it's not very clear how much the surge pricing is.
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Howie
Huh? It's completely clear. You have to click an acknowledgment of the increased price that lays it all out before you can even request a cab. On new years, they add another screen to inform even the drunkest people.

I think the surge pricing is a great idea. I've heard cab companies complain that it shifts the cost of getting extra vehicles on the street to the consumer, but the alternative - not getting a ride - is much worse.
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