> This surplus is passed to the consumers who are lucky enough to get a cab but many are literally caught in the rain. Uber raising the price is simply allowing the person who wants the ride the most to benefit from it.
I think people understand that. But they might feel like distributing the limited cab supply based on luck is more fair than based on who will pay the most.
I think people understand that. But they might feel like distributing the limited cab supply based on luck is more fair than based on who will pay the most.