Uber to Let Drivers Choose <br />Their Own Fares in New Test The experiment allows drivers to increase fares compared to the base price set by the company. It will include rides around <br />California airports, including <br />Sacramento and Palm Springs. Uber's test is in response to <br />new economy laws put in place <br />by the state for gig workers. Before Assembly Bill 5 took effect, Uber sued California, saying it was attacking the gig economy. The company also said its business model would <br />be hurt by making drivers official employees. With the legislation in place as of January 1, Uber <br />says product changes are now being made. Uber, via CNET According to 'The Wall Street Journal,' Uber says it <br />will let drivers also lower the base price in the future.
