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Journalist pays ₹4,200 for 5 km Uber trip in US, CEO Khosrowshahi reacts

Hindustan Times · 2y

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi expressed surprise when a journalist paid $51.69, including the driver's tip, for a 2.95-mile trip in the US. In response to the pricing, Khosrowshahi cited inflation and higher time and labor costs as reasons for the expensive fare, noting that overall expenses have increased, resulting in elevated ride prices.