New research reveals Uber's algorithmic pricing leaves drivers and passengers worse off

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Surplus generated by drivers for Uber per hour on trip. Credit: arXiv (2025). DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2506.15278 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, while increasin ...