Taxi firm put its fares up to 2.6 times its normal rate because of high demandIn July, I booked an Uber taxi to take me home from the Newcastle races but I was charged £53 for a 13-mile journey – one that usually costs me no more than £20. I wrote to Uber, which stated that it adds a 2.6 surcharge on days when there is likely to be a lot of demand – it was Ladies’ Day. Continue reading…
Source : theguardian.com
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