Tell HN: New Uber user, Saturday night surge $200 to get home
I'm a new Uber user, and I've never had anything but praise for it.
Sat night however, out late in the city, need to drop my friend home and then back on to my house. I live in the suburbs so it's a long cab ride. I've had a few drinks and fumble my way past the surge pricing notification on Uber.
Next morning, check the email from Uber to see how much it cost to get home. I was expecting it to be quite alot - maybe $100.
$200 to get home on a Saturday night - ouch - I could have flown to a different city for a night out for that.
I don't blame Uber - they gave a super clear warning to me. However my pure joy honeymoon with Uber is over.
Sat night however, out late in the city, need to drop my friend home and then back on to my house. I live in the suburbs so it's a long cab ride. I've had a few drinks and fumble my way past the surge pricing notification on Uber.
Next morning, check the email from Uber to see how much it cost to get home. I was expecting it to be quite alot - maybe $100.
$200 to get home on a Saturday night - ouch - I could have flown to a different city for a night out for that.
I don't blame Uber - they gave a super clear warning to me. However my pure joy honeymoon with Uber is over.