UberOne

Was checking Uber prices from my place to the airport like I always do. This ride is usually around $54. Last month I activated Uber One through my Amex Platinum. Today I check again and suddenly it’s showing $68 with a 14 minute wait. Same time, same route. Out of curiosity I...

Got Uber One through my Amex Platinum last month and just noticed something weird. Checked my usual ride from home to the airport. It’s normally around $54. Now with Uber One it’s showing $68 and a 14 minute wait. Had my spouse check the same ride on her app with no Uber One....

Just saw this. FTC plus 21 states are suing Uber over Uber One billing and cancellation practices. Looks like the case started earlier this year but more states just joined. I mostly use Uber for food pickup, not rides, so I haven’t personally felt the worst of it. Also doesn’t...

I’m starting to think Uber One just isn’t worth anything. Even with it, the fees still stack up and my monthly credits get eaten fast. Amex covers the membership for me, but I barely use Uber Eats and I’m not really seeing the benefit.

Ever since I upgraded to Uber One, my fares have nearly doubled compared to Lyft. Even my regular routes are way higher now. Feels like the “discount” plan just raised my prices instead. Anyone else seeing this?

Signed up for Uber One annual ($77) and it automatically used my $25 Amex credit on it. Didn’t realize that would happen. Now I’m out the credit and can’t get through to Uber support. Amex said they’ll look into it. Anyone ever get their credit reinstated in this situation?

I noticed something weird, when I check fares with Uber One, they’re usually 10–15% higher than without it. Did a little digging and looks like this has been reported for a while. Seems like the algorithm is adjusting based on what it thinks you’ll pay, which kind of cancels out...