Traffic, distance and algorithms: More factors might go into rideshare fares than you think

Name: Traffic, distance and algorithms: More factors might go into rideshare fares than you think
Uploaded: 2026-06-16T07:43:00-0700
Duration: 7 min 19 s
Description: A recent Consumer Reports study says Uber and Lyft use artificial intelligence to determine how much money to charge for a ride. A group at CBS California Investigates put that study to the test, and found some interesting results. Kristine Lazar and Amy Corral report.

A recent Consumer Reports study says Uber and Lyft use artificial intelligence to determine how much money to charge for a ride. A group at CBS California Investigates put that study to the test, and found some interesting results. Kristine Lazar and Amy Corral report.