A new pricing policy that rideshare company Uber rolled out this week has raised eyebrows of some of the company's drivers.
The new Uber Policy, in effect this week in 14 markets across the country -- not including Nashville -- is called route-based pricing.
In addition to taking into account a trip's distance, time and demand, Uber said route-pricing now also includes increased charges on particular high-demand routes.
While the practice hasn't made its way to Nashville yet, Uber drivers in Nashville said they're worried about the impact they'll feel if it does happen. They said while some riders may be charged more for rides in certain areas, drivers worry they won't see any additional profits.
"I myself really do it fulltime," said Uber Driver Curtis Shortlidge. "It's really affecting my living and affecting all the stuff i have to pay for."
Uber said drivers may not make more money when driving on premium routes. Instead, the company said it uses the extra money made in fares to subsidize drivers who work for Uber's carpooling service uberPOOL, which charge riders substantially less money.
Uber released the following statement:
"Drivers earn based on the work they perform, regardless of what a rider pays. This hasn’t always been clear to drivers, so we’re making improvements that bring full transparency into what a driver earns, what a rider pays and what Uber makes on every trip."
