What all of those factors are is unclear.
The company says the new feature provides drivers with more transparency.
In the past, most drivers wouldnt receive this information until after they accepted a ride.
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On top of that, they say, it seems like Uber is taking a bigger cut of fares.
Theres no rhyme or reason to it.
Now, its not based on anything.
Theres no rhyme or reason to it.
Uber has long said the average amount ittakes from fares is about 25 percent.
Vance said that Uber often takes around half the fare.
But its not what you think it is.
Reuters additionallyreported on it last week.
Black Box Algorithms
Uber isnt the first gig company to experiment with algorithms to calculate driver earnings.
They also saytheyve seen their pay declineover time.
We dont have any evidence that Uber is doing this, Toh added.
But the real problem is the secrecy, because it makes it impossible to verify.
[T]he real problem is the secrecy, because it makes it impossible to verify.
Its like Hungry Hungry Hippos, and everyone is tapping.
For that trip, he earned just $90.
Before Uber instituted upfront fares, Vance said he liked doing longer trips.
Back then, he said, a trip to Cleveland would usually net him at least $140.
Because theres no longer a rate card, thats interrupted the way drivers drive.
Your strategy just has to be different, Vance said.
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