On Uber and Lyft, different prices for the same ride raise questions about fares (opens original article in a new tab)

A Consumer Reports investigation found significant price differences for identical Uber and Lyft rides, raising questions about personalized pricing practices. Both companies deny using such methods, attributing variations to dynamic pricing factors. A congressional committee is investigating potential surveillance pricing practices.

• Consumer Reports found 50% median fare difference for same Uber and Lyft rides
• Uber and Lyft deny using personalized pricing, cite dynamic pricing factors
• House committee investigates if ride-hailing companies use surveillance pricing