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So my next concern is for some of the people, that's half the problem. Are they going to get a free return trip? Probably not. So this is effectively 50% off, n
by Operyl 8y ago
So my next concern is for some of the people, that's half the problem. Are they going to get a free return trip? Probably not. So this is effectively 50% off, not necessarily 100% free.
- throwaway2048 8y ago50%? I'm sure "surge pricing" will be through the roof at polling stations.
- bunderbunder 8y agoAccording to their press release[1], they are offering "$10 off a single ride to the polls on Election Day on the most affordable Uber option available in your city." Implying that, if the ride there would cost more than $10, then it won't be free. Assuming that Uber's own words are a more accurate description of what they're doing. It also feels more honest. So I'm hesitant to fault them for how it's being spun in TFA. 1: https://www.uber.com/newsroom/update-uber-drives-vote/ https://www.uber.com/newsroom/update-uber-drives-vote/
- Rebelgecko 8y agoRequiring that the ride is on the cheapest possible uber kinda dampens my enthusiasm for this. I thought it was a nice gesture for people that don't get around as well, however (at least in my area), the cheapest Uber option (Express) often requires a 5-10 minute walk. At that point, you might as well walk straight to your polling location. I suppose it could be useful to people in more rural areas, but I don't know how usable Uber is in less dense towns.