# Uber on The No Agenda Show

Uber comes up in 112 chapters across 105 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2013 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 112
- **Episodes:** 105
- **Discussed:** July 2013 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Lyft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lyft.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [San Francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [Silicon Valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [Surge Pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surge-pricing.md), [Airbnb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbnb.md), [Autonomous Vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autonomous-vehicles.md), [Privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [Ride Sharing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ride-sharing.md), [Algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithms.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 112

### Uber Dynamic Pricing and Travel Haggling Anecdotes

- **Episode:** [1912: Chaos Dynamic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-15
- **Time:** 1:25:30–1:28:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic/chapter/uber-dynamic-pricing-and-travel-haggling-anecdotes.md

The hosts discuss their experiences with dynamic pricing, noting how Uber often shows different prices to different users for the same destination. Matt Long shares a story about traveling through Paris, Madagascar, and Cairo, illustrating how looking like a wealthy Westerner affects the prices offered by local vendors.

Keywords: [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), [dynamic pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dynamic-pricing.md), [madagascar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madagascar.md), [cairo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cairo.md), [travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel.md)

### Dynamic Pricing and AI Negotiation Agents

- **Episode:** [1911: Surpriselets](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-11
- **Time:** 1:44:53–1:48:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets/chapter/dynamic-pricing-and-ai-negotiation-agents.md

The hosts discuss the inevitability of dynamic pricing, comparing it to street vendors raising umbrella prices during rain. They predict a future where personal AI agents will negotiate prices with retailers in real-time, creating a deflationary effect. The segment also covers how consumers can use cost-per-ounce data to challenge automated price hikes at the shelf.

Keywords: [dynamic pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dynamic-pricing.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), [walmart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walmart.md), [deflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deflation.md)

### AI Consumer Arbitrage and Andrew Horowitz Outro

- **Episode:** [1908: Chivatican](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-01
- **Time:** 2:05:45–2:10:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican/chapter/ai-consumer-arbitrage-and-andrew-horowitz-outro.md

Adam Curry and Andrew Horowitz discuss how consumers can use AI bots like Muse to arbitrage prices between services like Uber and Lyft. Curry predicts this technology will eventually lower prices and shift power back to the people, despite potential impacts on stock portfolios. The segment concludes with Horowitz's departure from the studio and a humorous critique of a nasal-voiced weatherman.

Keywords: [chipotle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chipotle.md), [muse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muse.md), [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), [lyft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lyft.md), [arbitrage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arbitrage.md), [andrew horowitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-horowitz.md)

### Uber Experiences in Rotterdam and Green Card Requirements

- **Episode:** [1904: Junkie Communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-17
- **Time:** 57:07–59:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism/chapter/uber-experiences-in-rotterdam-and-green-card-requirements.md

A personal anecdote from a trip to Rotterdam involves interactions with Somali Uber drivers who expressed negative opinions of Ilhan Omar. The conversation shifts to the difficulties of the U.S. immigration process, noting that green card applicants are currently required to prove COVID-19 vaccination.

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### European Perceptions of America, Tesla Uber Experiences

- **Episode:** [1901: Neighbor Narcs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1901-neighbor-narcs.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-06
- **Time:** 1:51:09–1:53:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1901-neighbor-narcs/chapter/european-perceptions-of-america-tesla-uber-experiences.md

While traveling in Rotterdam, the hosts observe that many Europeans perceive the United States as an extremely dangerous society due to social media algorithms highlighting violence and gun use. They also discuss the prevalence of Muslim Uber drivers in the Netherlands and critique the build quality of Tesla vehicles, noting frequent rattles and "plastic" interiors.

Keywords: [rotterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotterdam.md), [tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesla.md), [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), perceptions

### Frank Sinatra Uber Driver, Aaron Neville Playlist

- **Episode:** [1893: En Banc](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-09
- **Time:** 36:10–37:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc/chapter/frank-sinatra-uber-driver-aaron-neville-playlist.md

Adam recounts a recent Uber ride in Oakland where the driver shared photos of himself having drinks with Frank Sinatra at the Stars restaurant. The driver's playlist, featuring George Michael and Aaron Neville, sparked a conversation about the "good old days" of celebrity culture. Larry jokes about this being his own eventual retirement path.

Keywords: [frank sinatra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frank-sinatra.md), aaron neville, [george michael](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-michael.md), [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), stars restaurant

### Ed Zitron, Anthropic, and AI ROI Skepticism

- **Episode:** [1874: Kennel Index](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-04
- **Time:** 1:24:07–1:26:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index/chapter/ed-zitron-anthropic-and-ai-roi-skepticism.md

Ed Zitron, an AI skeptic, appears on Bloomberg to argue that the current AI boom is a "semiconductor rally" without a successful underlying business model. He points out that companies like Uber are struggling to find a measurable return on investment (ROI) for their AI spending. Zitron claims that AI companies are manipulating profitability metrics and that businesses are only now realizing the true cost of "token rates."

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### Massachusetts Migrant Shelter Costs, Uber and Amazon Spending

- **Episode:** [1830: Bulb Heads](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1830-bulb-heads.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-01
- **Time:** 1:53:29–1:59:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1830-bulb-heads/chapter/massachusetts-migrant-shelter-costs-uber-and-amazon-spending.md

A former migrant shelter director in Massachusetts revealed that the state is spending over $100,000 per month on Uber and Lyft rides for residents. Additionally, tens of thousands of dollars in Amazon deliveries for diapers, strollers, and electronics are processed daily at taxpayer expense. Many residents reportedly arrived from Chile and Brazil rather than directly from Haiti, citing Joe Biden's policies as the primary incentive for relocation.

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### Uber Battery Level and Personalized Pricing Allegations

- **Episode:** [1827: CIS-Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-21
- **Time:** 1:41:35–1:47:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar/chapter/uber-battery-level-and-personalized-pricing-allegations.md

Allegations have surfaced that Uber may charge higher prices to users whose smartphone batteries are nearly dead, capitalizing on their urgent need for a ride. While Uber denies this, the hosts discuss how apps can access battery level APIs on Android and iOS without explicit user permission. They conclude that the smartphone is the primary "attack vector" for behavioral data collection and price manipulation.

Keywords: [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), battery api, personalized pricing, [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [smartphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartphone.md)

### The Genesis of the Phone Drawer

- **Episode:** [1754: Yippy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1754-yippy.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-10
- **Time:** 1:14:16–1:17:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1754-yippy/chapter/the-genesis-of-the-phone-drawer.md

A personal anecdote details how a frustrating experience with a T-Mobile data-only plan led to the decision to keep a smartphone in a drawer permanently. By using a $15-a-month track phone only for essential services like Uber, the speaker claims to have regained mental clarity and independence from mobile apps.

Keywords: [t-mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/t-mobile.md), track phone, [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), [smartphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartphone.md), phone drawer

### Wendy's Dynamic Pricing and Fast Food Inflation

- **Episode:** [1638: Test Tube Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-29
- **Time:** 2:01:03–2:05:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies/chapter/wendy-s-dynamic-pricing-and-fast-food-inflation.md

Wendy's announced plans to test "dynamic pricing" in 2025, using digital menu boards to adjust prices based on demand. The move has sparked consumer outrage, with critics comparing it to Uber's surge pricing and expressing concern over the rising cost of fast food staples like the Big Mac.

Keywords: [wendy's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wendy-s.md), [dynamic pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dynamic-pricing.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [fast food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fast-food.md), [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md)

### Kamala Harris, 25th Amendment Calls and Airline Pickets

- **Episode:** [1634: Nukes in Space!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1634-nukes-in-space.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-16
- **Time:** 1:43:08–1:46:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1634-nukes-in-space/chapter/kamala-harris-25th-amendment-calls-and-airline-pickets.md

Vice President Kamala Harris stated she is "ready to serve" in a Wall Street Journal interview, amid calls from some Republicans to invoke the 25th Amendment. On the labor front, thousands of flight attendants held pickets at major airports demanding better pay, while Uber and Lyft drivers planned strikes to protest working conditions. These actions contrast with the administration's claims of a thriving labor market.

Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [25th amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/25th-amendment.md), [flight attendants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-attendants.md), [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), [lyft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lyft.md)

### Uber Files Scandal, Silicon Valley Ethics

- **Episode:** [1468: Superwokes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1468-superwokes.md)
- **Published:** 2022-07-14
- **Time:** 41:03–45:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1468-superwokes/chapter/uber-files-scandal-silicon-valley-ethics.md

The "Uber Files" leak implicated former EU Commissioner Nelly Kroes in illegal lobbying efforts for the ride-sharing company in the Netherlands. This scandal is framed as part of a broader "fake it till you make it" culture in Silicon Valley, exemplified by Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos. The hosts also note the decline of rapid delivery startups like GoPuff, which are facing widespread layoffs.

Keywords: [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), nelly kroes, [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [elizabeth holmes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-holmes.md), [venture capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venture-capital.md), gopuff

### Silicon Valley Economic Shift, Subsidized Millennial Lifestyle

- **Episode:** [1461: Bi-Pox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1461-bi-pox.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-19
- **Time:** 23:36–28:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1461-bi-pox/chapter/silicon-valley-economic-shift-subsidized-millennial-lifestyle.md

The era of "cheap money" and zero interest rates is ending, leading to hiring freezes and layoffs in Silicon Valley. Many services popular with Millennials, such as Uber, DoorDash, and Netflix, are described as having been subsidized by venture capital to gain market share. As investors demand profit, these companies are expected to raise prices or introduce advertising.

Keywords: [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [venture capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venture-capital.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md)

### Uber Origins, 1970s Carpooling and Ride-Sharing Apps

- **Episode:** [1460: Wet-Bulb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1460-wet-bulb.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-16
- **Time:** 11:06–12:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1460-wet-bulb/chapter/uber-origins-1970s-carpooling-and-ride-sharing-apps.md

The history of Uber and Lyft is traced back to the concept of ride-sharing and 1970s carpooling during gas shortages. Speculation is offered that high fuel costs may lead to the development of new apps focused on true carpooling rather than commercial ride-hailing. A brief linguistic tangent occurs regarding the German pronunciation of the word "Uber."

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### Uber and Lyft, Rideshare Masking Requirements

- **Episode:** [1444: Lawful but Awful](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1444-lawful-but-awful.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-21
- **Time:** 47:43–49:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1444-lawful-but-awful/chapter/uber-and-lyft-rideshare-masking-requirements.md

Uber and Lyft have officially dropped their masking requirements for both drivers and passengers in the United States. A report from KQED features a Bay Area driver's perspective on the change, highlighting the shift in safety concerns post-vaccination. The hosts mock the lingering debate over mask effectiveness.

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### Daylight Saving Time, Psychological Training, Uber Surcharges

- **Episode:** [1433: Vodka and Diamonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1433-vodka-and-diamonds.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-11
- **Time:** 1:10:50–1:14:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1433-vodka-and-diamonds/chapter/daylight-saving-time-psychological-training-uber-surcharges.md

A local news report on Daylight Saving Time is analyzed for its inclusion of "fear-based" keywords like heart attacks, strokes, and German wartime history. The hosts also note Uber's new temporary fuel surcharge as gas prices hit record highs across the United States.

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### Etsy Patch Sales and Uber Driver Incidents in Las Vegas

- **Episode:** [1434: Second Lady](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1434-second-lady.md)
- **Published:** 2022-03-17
- **Time:** 2:20:53–2:26:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1434-second-lady/chapter/etsy-patch-sales-and-uber-driver-incidents-in-las-vegas.md

The "Baron Anon Cop of the Bay Area" provided an update on his Etsy store, 41Patchesca, which sells No Agenda-themed PVC patches and stickers. He shared a story about a frustrating trip to Las Vegas involving unprofessional Uber and taxi drivers, contrasting the experience with his successful recommendation of Kirkland Bordeaux wine from Costco. The segment reinforced the community's focus on supporting listener-run micro-businesses.

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### Texas SB8 Bounty Provision, Media Misinterpretation

- **Episode:** [1379: Afghaniscam](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1379-afghaniscam.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-06
- **Time:** 3:48–6:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1379-afghaniscam/chapter/texas-sb8-bounty-provision-media-misinterpretation.md

The $10,000 bounty provision in Texas SB8 is characterized as a political ploy designed to generate media talking points rather than a practical legal mechanism. Corporate entities like Lyft and Uber have responded by creating legal defense funds for drivers, despite claims that the law's civil suit structure makes such cases unlikely to succeed.

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### Food Inflation, Labor Shortages and Gas Price Surges

- **Episode:** [1352: Race Norming](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1352-race-norming.md)
- **Published:** 2021-06-03
- **Time:** 1:10:56–1:15:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1352-race-norming/chapter/food-inflation-labor-shortages-and-gas-price-surges.md

Restaurants across the United States are raising menu prices due to doubling costs for beef, pork, and chicken, alongside a significant shortage of workers. In the San Francisco Bay Area, gas prices have reached nearly $4.50 a gallon, while rideshare costs on Uber and Lyft have skyrocketed. Some drivers report earning as little as $12 an hour after expenses, leading to a decrease in available service as demand returns to pre-pandemic levels.

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