Uber denies it shows fake cars in app to trick customers

Uber is denying research which asserts the number of available drivers you see on the in-app map view is padded. According to the company, it always reports the accurate number of cars available in an area, but there are instances where it may be a touch off. The original report was circulated by Motherboard, where an Uber customer service representative said the app “is simply showing that there are partners on the road at the time,” and “is not a representation of the exact numbers of drivers or their location.” Speaking to The Guardian, an Uber spokesperson had the following…

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