Could Florida Riders be Charged More by Uber Because of Your Low Phone Battery?
Uber could be charging people with low battery life more money for their rides. Yes, you heard that right. If your phone is on the brink of death, Uber might be digging its greedy hands into your pocket for some extra cash.
Now, you might be thinking, “I’m not falling for this. How could Uber possibly know my phone’s battery life?” Well, according to Uber, they’re just trying to be helpful. They claim they’re tracking your battery life so they can switch to ‘low power’ mode when necessary. But let’s be real, we all know what’s really going on here. If it’s happening in other places it could happen here in Florida too.
According to VICE, a newspaper in Brussels decided to test this theory by booking the same ride from the same location with two different phones, one with 12% battery and the other with 84%. And guess what? The phone with 12% battery got charged $19.16, while the fully charged phone only got charged $18.10. That’s about a 6% difference, which might not seem like a lot, but let’s be honest, it’s the principle of the matter.
Now, I know what you’re thinking. Maybe this was just a one-time thing. But no, Uber has been found to do this before. Back in 2019, they had to deny these accusations as well. Coincidence? I think not.
Uber is playing a dangerous game here. They might think they’re being clever, but they’re only going to anger their customers. We’re all stressed enough as it is when we realize our phone is about to die and we’re in desperate need of an Uber. The last thing we need is to be charged extra for it.
So next time you’re in a rush and your battery is low, just remember to plug in your phone before you request your Uber. Don’t fall for Uber’s tricks. And if you do end up getting charged more, just remember to laugh it off. After all, it’s not like you can do anything about it.
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