Why does Uber charge different fares for the same trip on different phones? Company reveals the reason
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In his post, Sudhir wrote, “Same pickup point, destination, and time but two different phones get two different rates. It happens with me as I always get higher rates on my Uber compared to my daughter’s phone. So, most of the time, I request her to book my Uber. Does this happen with you also? What is the hack?”
Users React to Pricing Discrepancies
The post quickly gained traction, with over 6,97,000 views, as many users echoed similar experiences. Some users pointed out the possibility of a pricing algorithm based on the type of device used. One commented, «Yes, that happens with me too. Sometimes the difference is not much, but it can even be more than Rs 30-50. Trust technology to play with your wallet.”
Another user speculated that the fare differences could be linked to how often a person uses the app for certain routes: «Algorithm at play. If the Uber app has understood that you take a cab for a particular route often, it’ll start hiking the fare.»
Sudhir’s post also included a photo showing two phones with different fare amounts for the same ride. The price on the Android phone was Rs 290.79, while the fare on the iPhone was Rs 342.47. This sparked further discussions on social media, with some attributing the difference to device-specific pricing models. One user even joked, «UBER is peaking into your SMS for bank account
