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

Renting a car is about double what I was paying for one Uber trip a day last week. Recall, it's a one-way trip 5 miles for my wife to get to work. Thankfully, she has a ride back every day.

At the increased price I paid yesterday morning ... renting a car does become worthwhile vs. Uber. However ... this morning, Uber offered the lowest price yet for that same ride to my wife's work :shrug: Really at a loss as to what was going on, but I'll take it.
omg omg omg best excuse to buy an electric scooter or bike