Andrew Peters was dropped off by his driver and was charged $200 for the ride, and then he was later charged an additional $400 dollars...totaling $600 bucks for getting stuck in severe weather.
Some parts of the country are experiencing a shortage of Uber and Lyft drivers, making it almost impossible to get a ride when you need one. The ride sharing shortage is definitely a problem in Utica, Rome and the Mohawk Valley, and while the companies are trying to recruit new drivers, there are some things you can do that might help.