Uber's practice of lifting fares when demand outstrips the supply of available drivers, such as during rush hour, is a type of dynamic pricing known as surge pricing.
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Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2026
The pickup’s driver, a 34-year-old woman from Garden City, Kansas, was taken into custody but was later released after police consulted with the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.
MoDOT said that the closure would be necessary to ensure safety of pedestrians and motorists.
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Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
10 Oct. 2026
Streets on the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach were flooded with at least a foot of water during high tide, with the police department advising residents and motorists to avoid the area.
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