Is Your Uber App is Lying to You? Exposing Fake Ride Share Discounts: Ep. 129

Ever feel like Uber or Lyft is charging you way more than your friend for the exact same trip? You’re not crazy and we have the data to prove it.On this episode of The AutoGuide Show, we sit down with Consumer Reports investigative reporter Derek Kravitz to unpack a groundbreaking study on rideshare pricing. We dive into how AI might be personalizing your fares, why those "advertised discounts" might actually be fake, and why two people standing side-by-side can see a 50% price difference for the same ride.If you’re tired of feeling ripped off, Consumer Reports is pushing regulators to step in and stop these tactics.SIGN THE PETITION & READ THE STUDSign Consumer Reports' Petition: https://action.consumerreports.org/cro-20260616-mtpr-uberlyftRead the full investigative report: https://www.consumerreports.org/money/questionable-business-practices/uber-lyft-different-prices-for-same-ride-and-fake-discounts-a1093538909/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_LI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices