Uber introduces surge pricing during Sydney hostage siege, then backtracks, offers free rides, refunds
Uber intros surge pricing during Sydney hostage siege, then backtracks after user outcry — This post was updated at 10:45 p.m. ET to include an updated statement from Uber
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