Instead of paying drivers for trips based on just time and distance, it’s now using an algorithm “based on several factors” to calculate the fare. What all of those factors are is unclear.

By Dara Kerr. Uber has quietly changed the way it pays drivers in several major cities across the U.S., using a new feature it’s calling “Upfront Fares.” Instead of paying drivers for trips ...

Uber recently faced criticism for implementing “upfront fares” for drivers, which leverages an algorithm to calculate fares in advance using factors that aren’t always in drivers’ favor.

He speculated that Uber’s pricing algorithms could be adjusting based on the platform, possibly as part of platform-specific A/B testing or due to metadata-driven changes. Higher Fares Linked to ...

A Delhi entrepreneur's experiment revealed Uber fares varied by device type and battery level, sparking debate on transparency. Wednesday, Jul 02, 2025 New Delhi o C ...