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(the number of drivers increase with the surge pricing) I doubt there would be suddenly tens of thousands of additional drivers more after the WC final on Sund

by Vik1ng 12y ago

(the number of drivers increase with the surge pricing) I doubt there would be suddenly tens of thousands of additional drivers more after the WC final on Sundary in Germany to drive all the people home from the bars and public viewing locations, when more than 80% of the population is watching the game. (as far as I know, surge prices usually last a very short time) Well, that's already sucks enought, when it's late in the night and you want to get home. Might as well wait until I can get public transport in the morning...

alwaysdoit 12y ago
Having talked with many Lyft drivers about it, the drivers are definitely aware of what times pay better rates and many of them choose to schedule their workdays around it. I don't know if it works for one off events like the WC but it definitely increases supply during evenings and late nights.
- ryanross 12y ago
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resu_nimda 12y ago
He never said there would magically be enough drivers to cover all the demand all the time. But there will be comparatively more drivers at times when their profits are higher. Might as well wait until I can get public transport in the morning... Ok then, that's fine. Nobody is claiming Uber to be a magic bullet that solves all transportation problems. It's amazing, the sort of expectations people develop. It's a service that is offered, it's an additional option, if it doesn't meet your needs then just continue doing what you did before Uber existed... This whole "price gouging" thing - people who don't like it can simply choose to not use Uber and move on with their day as usual. All of this outrage reeks of entitlement.

by Vik1ng 12y ago

alwaysdoit 12y ago

Having talked with many Lyft drivers about it, the drivers are definitely aware of what times pay better rates and many of them choose to schedule their workdays around it. I don't know if it works for one off events like the WC but it definitely increases supply during evenings and late nights.

ryanross 12y ago
Hey guys, Need a ride? Here’s a $25 credit for you to try Lyft - it's like a cab, but costs less. To get the $25, just download the mobile app for iPhone/Android and type in “FREELYFTD” in the payments section of the app. If you’re in a pioneer city, you’ll get free rides on top of the $25! To order a ride, tap “Request Lyft” and your driver will pick you up in minutes to get you where you need to go Feel free to share it with friends & family!

resu_nimda 12y ago

He never said there would magically be enough drivers to cover all the demand all the time. But there will be comparatively more drivers at times when their profits are higher. Might as well wait until I can get public transport in the morning... Ok then, that's fine. Nobody is claiming Uber to be a magic bullet that solves all transportation problems. It's amazing, the sort of expectations people develop. It's a service that is offered, it's an additional option, if it doesn't meet your needs then just continue doing what you did before Uber existed... This whole "price gouging" thing - people who don't like it can simply choose to not use Uber and move on with their day as usual. All of this outrage reeks of entitlement.