Prediction: this is going to lead to an antitrust investigation at some point. In fact, it may present a catch-22 from a pricing algo perspective: a) the algo

Prediction: this is going to lead to an antitrust investigation at some point. In fact, it may present a catch-22 from a pricing algo perspective: a) the algos don't collude, but simply adjust driver "supply" in particular geos across each other's platforms via surge adjustments until they act like they are colluding; or b) the algo designers try to make their algos not collude and they inadvertently use data from the other platform that is nonpublic or in a way that can be determined to harm consumer welfare. Both a) and b) create a situation where every pricing decision by the algorithm - in every city, across every driver/rider interaction - has to be done in a way that is not collusive. All the DoJ has to do is find an anomalous pricing pattern - which isn't hard - and then pin both these companies with a fine and onerous compliance regulations. Ironically enough, this may be what kills them.