Uber CEO Shocked By The Cost Of A 2.9-Mile Ride: 'Oh My God. Wow.' But Company Celebrates First-Ever Operating Profit Of $394 Million

Sometimes, regular riders may be shocked by the cost of an Uber ride, but it's not something you'd expect the company's CEO to encounter. But Wired Editor at Large Steven Levy recently took a 2.95-mile Uber ride in New York City to meet Uber Technologies Inc. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. When Levy asked Khosrowshahi to estimate the ride's cost, he casually put it at $20. Much to everyone's surprise, the price turned out to be $51.69, including a tip for the driver. "Oh, my God. Wow," Khosrowshahi excl

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