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


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.

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