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The same ride on Uber and Lyft, 29 different prices: What researchers found when they tested the apps
A Consumer Reports study found that Uber and Lyft charge different prices for the same ride at the same time, with one route in Kansas City generating 29 different prices for 55 customers. The companies dispute the findings, attributing price variations to dynamic factors like supply and demand.
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