Ryder Cup Fans Face Uber Surge Pricing Up to $1,077 at Bethpage Black

At the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York, fans faced outrageously high Uber fares when trying to leave the event, with prices ranging from $440 to over $1,000 for rides from the venue to destinations like Times Square and Long Island. Golf influencer Cailyn Henderson highlighted the surge pricing on social media, sharing screenshots of the exorbitant costs and describing long wait times and overwhelmed transportation options. Despite high ticket prices and large crowds, shuttle services were insufficient, forcing many attendees to rely on ride-sharing apps whose dynamic pricing algorithms led to what many described as predatory fares. The logistical challenges and surge pricing sparked widespread frustration among fans, with some choosing to walk rather than pay the inflated rates. President Donald Trump attended the event, which saw Team Europe take a commanding lead over Team USA, but the transportation woes overshadowed much of the spectator experience. Social media reactions condemned the pricing as "criminal" and called for better planning to manage the transportation needs of such large-scale events.