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Same ride, different price: How Uber & Lyft use AI to set what you pay
Consumer Reports found Uber and Lyft charge different prices for identical rides, with discrepancies up to $30. The investigation revealed potential fictitious discounts and higher company fare shares, while Uber and Lyft denied pricing based on rider identity. Drivers reported feeling exploited by shrinking fare shares.
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