The latest Brooklyn subway shooting is still under investigation. To make matters worst, the suspect responsible for the injuries of several individuals is still at large.
Rideshare drivers demonstrate against rideshare companies Uber and Lyft during a car caravan protest on August 6, 2020 in Los Angeles. - The drivers, organized by the Mobile Workers Alliance and Rideshare Drivers United unions, say Uber and Lyft's are pushing a "deceptive" November ballot initiative, which, if passed.
During scenarios like this, people expect to get as much help as they can from other individuals and companies serving the area.
But, it seems like Uber and Lyft have something in their minds. These two ride-hailing firms decided to conduct price hikes in the area.
Although it is given that prices will increase once many individuals are booking Lyft and Uber rides, it is still quite questionable when the surge is not removed during an accident or other dangerous situations.
Brookly Subway Shooting: Uber, Lyft Price Hike?
BBC News reported that officials are still looking for the gunman. To avoid danger, people are now booking Uber, and Lyft rides so they can flee the scene.
A taxi drives by a phone displaying the Uber app in Barcelona on March 13, 2018. - Uber said it was back in Barcelona with 120 professional drivers after it was forced out three years ago over the suspension of its service that enables unregulated drivers to ferry passengers for money using their own cars. (Photo by PAU BARRENA / AFP)
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But, the mobility services decided to increase their prices. Of course, New Yorkers are not happy with the sudden price surge.
Since passengers were quite disappointed, Uber and Lyft decided to remove the price hike, as The New York Post reported.
Before the two mobility companies removed the price surges, a ride from the Brookly subway station to Manhattan costs more than $85.
fare surge after a mass shooting in brooklyn when subways are shut down. shame on you @Uber pic.twitter.com/1qoKlPJhl3
— harhar (@harharbinks) April 12, 2022
"Fare surge after a mass shooting in Brooklyn when subways are shut down," said a complainer via her official Twitter post, which includes the screenshot of the Uber and Lyft price hikes.
Not the First Time for Uber, Lyft
The unreasonable price surge during the Brookly subway station shooting is not the first time for Uber and Lyft. Back in 2017, they also conducted a wide price hike during the previous Port Authority bombing.
But, they also solved the issue. Alix Anfang, the Uber spokeswoman, said that they even refunded riders for dynamic pricing on affected rides.
On the other hand, a Lyft representative said that they also reimbursed the passengers' fees during the bombing in the Port Authority area.
Recently, Lyft's fuel supercharge was unveiled since the gas hike is worsening.
Meanwhile, Washington Governor Jay Inslee decided to approve a new law that allows Uber and Lyft drivers to benefit from their salaries.
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Written by: Griffin Davis
