A viral LinkedIn post by Surya Pandey has sparked widespread outrage over Uber's surge pricing, highlighting a ₹699 charge for a mere 1.8-kilometer ride. Pandey humorously compared the surge pricing to the stock market boom of the 1990s, lamenting that investing in it would have been more lucrative. He criticized ride-hailing apps, which initially aimed to provide affordable transportation, for now mimicking traditional taxi services by dramatically increasing fares during peak demand. The post resonated with many professionals, prompting a flood of comments sharing similar frustrations with exorbitant ride costs, especially during adverse weather conditions like rain. Users expressed their disbelief at the inflated prices and even suggested returning to the practice of hitching rides from strangers. This situation underscores a growing discontent among commuters regarding the unpredictability and high costs associated with ride-hailing services.