Re:Uber Posts $5.2B Loss and Slowest Ever Growth Rate
by ikeyany on Thursday August 08, 2019 @04:39PM
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When they first started out in my city they offered a ride pass that put a hard limit on rides less than 20 miles at $4. Yes, $4 for anywhere within 20 miles.
Then it was changed to $5. Then it was changed to $6, or instead you could UberPool for $2. Then they added a 2 minute waiting period for an UberPool. They then also changed the flat fare altogether and instead your ride pass came with something like 50% off all rides, with a maximum $6 discount.
It's obvious what would happen. At least my friends and I got it while the getting was good.
Re:Uber Posts $5.2B Loss and Slowest Ever Growth Rate
by alkonaut on Thursday August 08, 2019 @05:13PM
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Wow I had no idea it was that low. No wonder people wants that product. Here a uber ride is the same price as taxi (because it is taxi) so 15 minutes is easily $50.
Then it was changed to $5. Then it was changed to $6, or instead you could UberPool for $2. Then they added a 2 minute waiting period for an UberPool. They then also changed the flat fare altogether and instead your ride pass came with something like 50% off all rides, with a maximum $6 discount.
It's obvious what would happen. At least my friends and I got it while the getting was good.