You're assuming the market is uncompetative. A lot of islanders also drive for Lyft. Also, Uber wants to maximize profits. There are no profits when riders c

You're assuming the market is uncompetative. A lot of islanders also drive for Lyft. Also, Uber wants to maximize profits. There are no profits when riders can't pay. They have an incentive to ensure they aren't pricing riders out of the market or driving them to competitors.