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The Mary Sue
Braden Bjella

‘They scammin’’: Uber quotes Atlanta woman $33.05 when she puts her American Express card. Then she switches to a Visa

We all know the experience of pulling up a rideshare app, going to call a ride, then realizing that the Uber is way more expensive than you thought.

While this is a common feeling, few know why this is the case. After all, traditional taxi cabs charge by distance—what metric does Uber use to calculate its pricing?

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