Are fares pre-calculated or dynamic/metered? I couldn't care less as what my ride is regulated or operated, but I do appreciate the fare being known upfront. (

Are fares pre-calculated or dynamic/metered? I couldn't care less as what my ride is regulated or operated, but I do appreciate the fare being known upfront. (For what it's worth, Uber is quickly eroding this advantage themselves by automatically charging a surcharge in case a driver takes a more circuitous route, just like in good old taxi days.)