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...Lyft in February conceded it would have to slash fares to try to stay competitive with Uber....
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...The real strain will come from the need to lower fares....
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...That slack, whether it takes the form of extra crew on standby, emptier planes or longer times to complete a flight, drives up costs, either leading to higher fares or hurting profits....
...Labour unrest gripped the industry, and fares plummeted as airlines battled for market share....
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