The paper does warn that the transition to upfront prices, which will be implemented “to the majority of the US in the coming months,” may result in certain kinds of rides earning drivers less. It cites “long and relatively quick (traffic-free) trips” and “trips to high-demand areas” as examples, but it also states that the new system will mean drivers will earn more on short trips, trips with a lot of traffic, trips where they end up in an area with fewer riders or trips where they have to travel a long distance before reaching the rider.
