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MarketsDünyaTurkish, translatedFiled 2 days ago

Uber is reducing passenger discounts: Rides may become more expensive

Original headlineUber yolcu indirimlerini azaltıyor: Yolculuklar pahalanabilir

Open the sourceReported by Dünya, dunya.com, 5 November 2026
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Uber is cutting back on passenger discounts and redirecting more funds toward driver incentives as it grapples with rising fuel costs and a driver shortage. The company’s latest quarterly profit forecast came in below analyst expectations, with the shift in spending raising the prospect of higher ride prices for consumers. The move underscores the pressure Uber faces in balancing driver supply against rider demand and affordability. Investors will be watching whether the increased incentives can stabilize driver numbers without further eroding margins or pushing fares high enough to dampen demand.

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