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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 10:40 pm
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kb9522
 
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Originally Posted by Miami305
1. Uber charges you whatever they think a rider is willing to pay, including higher rates in areas of wealth.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...willing-to-pay

2. Because even if Uber increased rates 1.5x in Boston (where you are located), it would still be cheaper to take Uber than a taxi.
That makes sense. Of course they should charge what the market will bear.

And if it was still cheap, why is OP complaining?
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