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Uber glitch charges passengers 100 times the advertised price, resulting in crosstown fares in the thousands of dollars

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ClayClaymore
122 Rider
 Posted 5 years, 4 months ago

 in the midst of everyone wondering if Uber is a shady company. 

The credibility...poof!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/07/18/uber-glitch-charges-passengers-times-normal-price-resulting-crosstown-fares-thousands-dollars/

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    momof4
    8198 Rider Driver
     5 years ago

    This past Sunday Uber was overcharging for tolls on 2 of my rides. Thankfully it wasn't taking money:) However dont want my pax ripped off so I contacted Uber. They subtracted the amount from my toll then proceeded to take the toll amount subtract it from their service fee + a few more $ add to my fare. Go figure. I was so confused at first how subtracting $ gave me more $. Their mistake gave me extra 5.00+. No complaints here. I'll take it. Hopefully they returned the riders over payment on the tolls

    I have refunded 4 fares to riders. Two fares were my spns  friends who happened to get me as their driver. I wouldn't of charged them if they called me so wasnt charging them for these rides (both were under 5.00). One night picked up a young military soldier from a bar just home from Iraq. Was home for a few days before he was headed to another foreign country. Had a great conversation with him. Very brave, respectful, and kind. So I thought I would refund his trip as a …

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    This past Sunday Uber was overcharging for tolls on 2 of my rides. Thankfully it wasn't taking money:) However dont want my pax ripped off so I contacted Uber. They subtracted the amount from my toll then proceeded to take the toll amount subtract it from their service fee + a few more $ add to my fare. Go figure. I was so confused at first how subtracting $ gave me more $. Their mistake gave me extra 5.00+. No complaints here. I'll take it. Hopefully they returned the riders over payment on the tolls

    I have refunded 4 fares to riders. Two fares were my spns  friends who happened to get me as their driver. I wouldn't of charged them if they called me so wasnt charging them for these rides (both were under 5.00). One night picked up a young military soldier from a bar just home from Iraq. Was home for a few days before he was headed to another foreign country. Had a great conversation with him. Very brave, respectful, and kind. So I thought I would refund his trip as a thank you for his service. (10.00). Had another military soldier basically same story as last one. Refunded his (12.00). I wonder if Uber actually credits their account? If they do is it just what the driver makes on the trip or whole fare charged? What does Uber say if anything if fare is returned? Never thought to ask my son to check with his friends. Anyone out there no the answer?

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    cheesehead
    524 Rider Driver
     5 years ago

    Surge pricing is really getting out of control these days...

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    KGardiner
    47
     5 years ago

    I should be checking my statements. Nah, I never do. I mean who ever checks the receipt. 

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      Uberserge
      1300 Rider Driver
       5 years ago

      LOL you would have known some lady got charged $9,700 instead of 97 she must be on a American Express Platinum Card, she got a lot of points

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    outlandish
    205 Rider Driver
     5 years ago

    "glitch"!?!?! LOL. Come on Uber. This is a huge problem too because at the time of the ride, the pax has no recourse. Their card is gonna get charged and they are stuck arguing it out with Uber later, if they can even talk to someone.

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    Uberserge
    1300 Rider Driver
     5 years ago

    Uber and shady is like milk and Oreo cookies. 😂