Uber slashes prices in 48 cities to brighten the winter blues<article>
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Uber wants to get you out of hibernation and back on the streets. The ride-sharing service says it will cut ride rates in 48 U.S. cities for the winter season. Uber is restricting the price cuts to cities where the service most recently rolled out, though the company didn't say whether the price cuts will also extend to so-called "surge pricing" when the cost of an Uber ride goes up during peak demand.</p><p>
Uber made a similar move in early 2014, when the company lowered prices in select cities to get users requesting rides during the winter slump.</p><p>
<strong>The impact on you at home:</strong> If you need to get around town this winter and can't stomach the idea of driving yourself, Uber may be a good alternative. The company hasn't said by how much the fares will be cut, but the company recently dropped prices in Chicago by 23 percent, which may be a clue.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/2866918/uber-slashes-prices-in-48-cities-to-brighten-the-winter-blues.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>
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Uber slashes prices in 48 cities to brighten the winter blues
