New Oxford research reveals Uber’s algorithmic pricing leaves drivers and passengers worse off | University of Oxford
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A new study from researchers in the University of Oxford’s Department of Computer Science has found that Uber’s use of dynamic pricing has led to higher fares for passengers and lower earnings for drivers, whilst increasing Uber’s share of revenue.

Uber’s use of dynamic pricing has led to higher fares for passengers and lower earnings for drivers, whilst increasing Uber’s share of revenue.

  • 14th_cylon@lemm.eeEnglish
    43·
    25 days ago

    has found that Uber’s use of dynamic pricing has led to higher fares for passengers and lower earnings for drivers, whilst increasing Uber’s share of revenue

    so, working as intended…

    • MysteriousSophon21@lemmy.worldEnglish
      15·
      25 days ago

      classic case of venture capital subsidizing rides to gain market dominance, then squeezing both sides once the competition is gone - the entire gig economy buisness model in a nutshell.