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There have been reports that Uber has an internal website only for drivers that advertises "More surge pricing than Lyft, etc if you switch to us!" or something

by onedev 13y ago

There have been reports that Uber has an internal website only for drivers that advertises "More surge pricing than Lyft, etc if you switch to us!" or something along those lines. They are clearly advertising that they will make sure that there are more surge pricing opportunities and this seems to be the result of that kind of attitude. EDIT: Seems like I'm being downvoted by a bunch of Uber employees, but unfortunately the downvotes won't really accomplish much. I'm not stating any wild opinions. Just facts and reasonable assumptions.

clarkm 13y ago
There must be a screenshot of that somewhere if it's true. Otherwise I find it hard to believe that Uber would be that dumb with their advertising, especially considering their recent surge pricing fiasco.
- onedev 13y ago
  There was a screenshot of it leaked to the press and there was a story quite recently (a month or two ago?). I can't find it right now though. If anyone finds it, feel free to post.
lsc 13y ago
>There have been reports that Uber has an internal website only for drivers that advertises "More surge pricing than Lyft, etc if you switch to us!" or something along those lines. It's interesting how companies try to message differently to different groups, and how a message intended for investors really sounds bad to customers. http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2007/12/05 http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2007/12/05
- onedev 13y ago
  Not saying it's right or wrong, I'm just saying that it's one more data point that could lead to their eagerness to surge their pricing.
- mikeyouse 13y ago
  This sounds close to what you're describing (warning, Valleywag): http://valleywag.gawker.com/uber-forced-driver-shortage-to-boost-surge-pricing-1531501176 http://valleywag.gawker.com/uber-forced-driver-shortage-to-b... But Uber recruited new drivers for UberX, and then intentionally prevented them from driving on Valentine's day so that surge pricing would come into effect.
bgsacho 13y ago
You're more likely being downvoted because you didn't post the source along with the claim. The assumption that you're getting downvoted by "uber employees" doesn't help, either.

by onedev 13y ago

clarkm 13y ago

There must be a screenshot of that somewhere if it's true. Otherwise I find it hard to believe that Uber would be that dumb with their advertising, especially considering their recent surge pricing fiasco.

onedev 13y ago
There was a screenshot of it leaked to the press and there was a story quite recently (a month or two ago?). I can't find it right now though. If anyone finds it, feel free to post.

lsc 13y ago

>There have been reports that Uber has an internal website only for drivers that advertises "More surge pricing than Lyft, etc if you switch to us!" or something along those lines. It's interesting how companies try to message differently to different groups, and how a message intended for investors really sounds bad to customers. http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2007/12/05 http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2007/12/05

onedev 13y ago
Not saying it's right or wrong, I'm just saying that it's one more data point that could lead to their eagerness to surge their pricing.
mikeyouse 13y ago
This sounds close to what you're describing (warning, Valleywag): http://valleywag.gawker.com/uber-forced-driver-shortage-to-boost-surge-pricing-1531501176 http://valleywag.gawker.com/uber-forced-driver-shortage-to-b... But Uber recruited new drivers for UberX, and then intentionally prevented them from driving on Valentine's day so that surge pricing would come into effect.

bgsacho 13y ago

You're more likely being downvoted because you didn't post the source along with the claim. The assumption that you're getting downvoted by "uber employees" doesn't help, either.