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Seattle ranks as the most expensive US city for Uber rides

Uber rides most expensive in Seattle: report
  • A new analysis by Net Credit reveals significant variations in the cost of a 30-minute Uber ride across the United States.
  • Washington state has the highest average cost for a half-hour Uber ride at $53.46,while Indiana offers the lowest at around $30.35.
  • Seattle is identified as the most expensive city for a 30-minute Uber trip, costing nearly $60, whereas Indianapolis is the cheapest at approximately $28.33.
  • Uber ride prices nationwide increased by 7.2 percent in 2024, with competition from services like inDrive potentially influencing lower fares in some areas.
  • When considering affordability relative to average hourly wages, Washington, D.C., is the most affordable city for Uber rides, while Cheyenne, Wyoming, is the least affordable.
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