Experiences using Uber/Lyft daily over an extended period of time? Sudden price hikes?

St. Widge said

would imagine that the cost is going to be high for morning commutes due to the likelihood of traffic at that specific time and the amount of demand

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Yes, there is surge pricing between 7-9 am.

However: The surge pricing during morning rush hour last week was around $17-19. Today, the price for the same exact ride at the exact same time jumped to almost $42.