The measure would prevent “surge pricing” if increased rates are higher than the maximum fare set by the city. Taxi companies complain that companies such as Uber and Lyft create an unfair playing field because they face fewer restrictions. Uber has been told the city hasn’t received any consumer complaints about surge pricing, said Tabatha Chow, the company’s senior operations manager for Hawaii. Honolulu has the highest taxi prices in the nation and Uber is 40 percent cheaper, she told council members Wednesday. During surge pricing, passengers have the option to accept or reject costs, she said, and that it’s based on supply and demand.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 07, 2018 03:33 UTC