A viral TikTok has sparked debate after a traveler shared a workaround that avoids airport Uber surge pricing by taking a free hotel shuttle first—raising questions about fairness, ethics, and …
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Uber’s New Move Is the Most Un-Uber Thing Yet
by joehegby joehegUber didn’t just change how we get a ride. It changed how the ride ended. Before rideshare apps, the most unpredictable part of getting around a city often wasn’t the …
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The American Express Platinum Card comes with a long list of credits, and most of them work the same way: you pay with the card, then a statement credit shows …
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You’re Probably Overpaying If You Automatically Pick UberX
by joehegby joehegWhether we’re heading to the airport from home or from a hotel in a new city, our first step is almost always the same: open both Uber and Lyft and …
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Uber emailed me with what they called a “personalized promo.” I have questions. I opened the email expecting something relevant — maybe a discount for rides where I actually am right …
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Getting an Uber or Lyft at New York’s JFK Airport has never been particularly easy — long walks, confusing signage, and shifting pickup zones are all part of the experience. …
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8 Things Passengers Do That Uber Drivers Wished They’d Stop
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAs much as Uber, Lyft and other ridesharing companies have caused controversy and gotten bad raps over the years, in general, people have come to embrace the platforms. Sure, there …
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Once a year, the American market research and analytics company, The Harris Poll, issues the most highly regarded measure of corporate reputation. The list of the “Top 100” has been …
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Uber Emails Tourists Claiming Its New 1.5% Fee Saves Money
by joehegby joehegA while ago, Uber quietly flipped a switch that caused a lot of frustration for frequent travelers. They began automatically enrolling customers into “Preferred Currency Pricing” — which means instead …
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The Amex Platinum just went through a big refresh — higher fee, bigger pile of credits, and more “value” if you’re the type who enjoys spreadsheets. But while the headlines …