"A couple of years ago, Uber struck an agreement with New York's attorney general to limit surge pricing during natural disasters and states of emergency. Although there was no formal declaration of emergency during Saturday's explosion, a spokesperson told CNBC that the company curbed its surge pricing nonetheless, because it was appropriate given the nature of the situation in Chelsea."
Surge pricing has been turned off in the #Chelsea #explosion area. Allow extra time for drivers to navigate due to road closures. Stay safe.
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"A couple of years ago, Uber struck an agreement with New York's attorney general to limit surge pricing during natural disasters and states of emergency. Although there was no formal declaration of emergency during Saturday's explosion, a spokesperson told CNBC that the company curbed its surge pricing nonetheless, because it was appropriate given the nature of the situation in Chelsea."
www.cnbc.com/2016/09/18/uber-hammered-by-price-gouging-accusations-dur