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On Tue, 23 Sep 2025 21:45:01 -0000 (UTC), Lawrence D’Oliveiro wrote:

> On Tue, 23 Sep 2025 22:08:59 +0200, Carlos E.R. wrote:
> 
>> These apps study behaviour and change things. Like if it is raining a
>> ride becomes more expensive.
> 
> Or if there is an emergency on, the price goes up as well. I remember
> this happening in New York a few years ago. People were very critical
> about it.
> 
> We call it “profiteering”.

In some cultures that might get you hung from a lamp pole with 'War 
Profiteer' nailed to your chest.