Comment by modeless

The problem with Uber surge pricing is that it's not just the drivers who get paid more; Uber gets paid more too. That doesn't make sense because surge pricing is actually indicative of a failure on Uber's part (they weren't able to recruit enough drivers). From an economics perspective, all of the surge price increase should go to the drivers and Uber should be paid the same or even less. That would also make surge pricing much easier for Uber to defend politically.