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SurgeProtector, A Mobile App Designed to Help Users Avoid Uber’s Rush Hour Surge Pricing

  • Brian HeaterBrian Heater
  • November 11, 2014

SurgeProtector SurgeProtector

SurgeProtector is a new iPhone app created by developer Thomas Schmidt to help Uber users avoid surge pricing, when the on-demand car service increases its fees during peak hours. The app informs the user of locations nearby where the surge pricing is lower and helps request a car.

images via SurgeProtector

via WonderHowTo, Boing Boing

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