Amazon Announces Prime Price Increases of Up to 43% Per Year in Europe
Amazon is planning price hikes of up to 43% per year for Prime subscriptions in Europe as the eCommerce giant grapples with rising costs across the board — reports Reuters. The news comes after Amazon increased the price of Prime in the U.S. back in February. In Canada, Amazon raised Prime subscription fees by 25%...
More Disney+ Price Hikes Could Be Coming Still, Suggests CEO
Disney CEO Bob Chapek on Wednesday hinted at a possible price increase for Disney+ subscriptions in the near future — reports CNet. Chapek said the company feels "bullish" on upping pricing for its subscription streaming service given how expansive its library of shows and movies has become and that a cheaper, ad-supported subscription plan is...
Toronto Commuters Upset with Ride-Sharing Rate Hikes During Power Outage
On Monday morning, a number of Toronto commuters took to social media to voice their anger at sudden rate hikes that went into effect on Uber and Lyft during a power outage. The outage affected nearly 20,000 customers and disrupted TTC subway service on Line 2. This drove prices on Uber and Lyft up as...