Secretive algorithm will now determine Uber driver pay in many cities

Uber changes driver payments in several major US cities, using a feature called “Upfront Fares” Some drivers have seen a pay reduction.

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Secretive algorithm will now determine Uber driver pay in many cities

The company has long used ride time and mileage to decide driver pay but is now turning to an opaque calculation called “Upfront Fares”

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