But is paying more the only way to get a safe ride home?
Weve got a few tips.
5 Ways to Avoid Uber Surge Pricing on New Years Eve
1.
Be that friend on New Years Eve; keep an eye on all ride-sharing services.
Download Uber, Lyft, Via or whichever app floats your boat.
By having multiple options, you increase your chances of avoiding surge pricing.
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It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
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2.
Stock Up on Promo Codes
Have a promo code for a discounted or free ride?
double-check its applied to your account before you jump in cracking open bottles of champagne.
Wind down the night at a friends place so you dont spend money at a bar until closing time.
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4.
Use an app likeSurgeProtectorto see the surge territory near you and whether its worth hoofing it a bit.
Its a night where more drivers are needed, but there never seem to be enough.
Before the festivities begin, find out if your local taxicab commission has an app of its own.
Everyones focused on celebrating.
Use the provided tips to plan your ride, and be sure to stay safe on the road.
This is known as surge pricing.
New Years Eve is one example of a time of peak demand, so surge pricing generally occurs then.
There is no way to get rid of surge pricing at your current location.
If the service has decided to increase its costs, users must wait until the demand decreases.
However, walking to a less busy area is potentially one way to hail an Uber without surge pricing.
The cost of Uber rides should return to normal once demand has decreased to a normal level.
Michael Archambault is a senior writer for The Penny Hoarder specializing in technology.
Lisa Rowan is a former senior writer and producer at The Penny Hoarder.
When you log into your bank account, how do your savings look?
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
