Tech Could Uber, Lyft drivers trick the apps to increase surge pricing? Experts say ‘probably’ May 15, 2019May 16, 2019Dalvin Brown, USA TODAYComments Off on Could Uber, Lyft drivers trick the apps to increase surge pricing? Experts say ‘probably’ A 2017 study found that drivers can increase surge prices by collectively shutting down ride sharing apps and then quickly logging back on.