Uber offers free rides, Lyft suspends surge pricing in Las Vegas after deadly mass shooting

In the chaotic wake of the deadliest mass shooting in recent U.S. history, Uber and Lyft have altered their prices in Las Vegas so people could exit the chaos without being charged exorbitant fees.

The swift moves come after ride services have been criticized in the past for price gouging in the aftermath of disaster.

According to a statement, Uber waived all fares “around the affected area” on Sunday night and continues to offer free rides for some shooting-related trips.

Lyft announced it had suspended its “Prime Time” surge functionality in Las Vegas Read more…

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Source: Mashable
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