NEW YORK, USA. November 21st, 2023 - Obi, the leading global taxi and rideshare comparison app with over 350,000 users, has launched a smart guide to help Thanksgiving travelers navigate the difficult and often stressful journey.
Using Obi’s extensive data collection, it has published essential information on airport ride data so riders can anticipate what their journey will cost. The research also highlighted variances between Uber and Lyft as high as 37% last Thanksgiving.
Key takeaways from Obi’s Thanksgiving data report include:
Using Obi’s extensive data collection, it has published essential information on airport ride data so riders can anticipate what their journey will cost. The research also highlighted variances between Uber and Lyft as high as 37% last Thanksgiving.
Key takeaways from Obi’s Thanksgiving data report include:
1) Variances between Uber and Lyft were as high as 37% last Thanksgiving 2022.
2) 78% of airports will see prices rise over Thanksgiving if 2022 data is replicated.
3) New Yorkers will see the biggest increase in airport ride fares compared to other major US airports.
4) Uber riders are the worst tippers. Data from the TLC reveals last November Uber riders were by far the lowest tippers compared to Lyft and yellow taxis.
Uber Riders Tip The Worst
Uber Riders Tip The Worst
In the run up to Thanksgiving, Obi delved into some interesting NYC TLC data. It found that last November, average tips from Manhattan to JFK varied significantly between yellow cabs, Uber and Lyft. The data showed that Uber riders were typically the worst tippers.
Uber / Lyft Prices Vary 37%
Uber / Lyft Prices Vary 37%
The highest variance between Uber and Lyft fees last Thanksgiving took place at ATL (Atlanta) Airport. Average prices varied as much as 37%.
How much will my Thanksgiving ride be?
How much will my Thanksgiving ride be?
Obi’s extensive data set provides unique insights into the cost of Thanksgiving travel. According to the 2022 data, around 78% of airports will see prices rise over Thanksgiving. New Yorkers will see the biggest increase in airport ride fares compared to other major US airports.
Average ride costs for last Thanksgiving from America's top airports:
Newark $79
JFK $75
Denver $64
Atlanta $52
San Francisco $51
Dallas Fort Worth $48
Los Angeles $48
Chicago O'Hare $45
Las Vegas $22
Full Infographic
Average ride costs for last Thanksgiving from America's top airports:
Newark $79
JFK $75
Denver $64
Atlanta $52
San Francisco $51
Dallas Fort Worth $48
Los Angeles $48
Chicago O'Hare $45
Las Vegas $22
Full Infographic
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