[totalrobe]

Yep, this is the scandal, not that the passenger gets a more efficient route.

Not sure if the top level poster didn't read that part or just doesn't get it...

[inverse_pi]

I think you're misinformed. Drivers are not paid with the percentage of the ride. THey're paid by miles and minutes.

[tomjakubowski]

As mentioned elsewhere in the thread, that's no longer true since Uber implemented upfront pricing.

https://www.uber.com/info/how-much-do-drivers-with-uber-make...

Drivers using the partner app are charged an Uber Fee as a percentage of each trip fare.