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Have surges mostly disappeared for you lately?

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So_Cute_530
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Is it just me, or have surges basically vanished? I’m not mad, just confused. If surges aren’t really a thing anymore, it’d be nice to know so drivers aren’t chasing red zones that disappear the moment you’re two minutes away. 🙄 

 


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Yeah, Ive noticed it too. Feels like surges pop up just long enough to get you moving and then vanish once youre close. I stopped chasing them a while back because it started feeling like a waste of gas and patience. 🧐


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Thanks for adding to the conversation; glad to catch you quick after.  Chasing red zones used to make sense. Now it often just burns fuel and time. Like Rideshare_Guy said, many drivers are adjusting by sticking to areas they know stay busy instead of playing surge roulette.


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Anybody have any more info on this topic?  Any driver feedback is greatly appreciated. 


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I’ve noticed the same thing recently.

It used to be pretty predictable when surges would happen around events or late nights. Now it feels like they either disappear quickly or never show up at all.

Curious if this is happening everywhere or if it’s just certain cities.


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I’ve noticed the same thing here lately. A couple years ago you could almost predict when a surge would hit on weekend nights. Now it feels a lot flatter across the board.

Curious if drivers in other cities are seeing the same pattern or if this is just certain markets.


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