Why Your Uber Driver Is Purposely Taking A Longer Route

Why Your Uber Driver Is Purposely Taking A Longer Route

Why Your Uber Driver Is Purposely Taking A Longer Route

By / Travel / Tuesday, 14 August 2018 14:38

Many Uber drivers complain of low pay and high operating costs. However, some drivers are fighting back, and it could affect your next ride.

Drivers are purposely making trips longer in order to earn more money, reports the the Wall Street Journal.

In a practice called “longhauling,” drivers are taking routes that require more miles, and usually more time, in order to increase their cut of a fare. Fortunately for riders, the only thing they are losing is their time, since Uber’s upfront fares lock in flat prices for riders before they step foot in the vehicle.

 

Read more at The Points Guy.

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