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An Uber passenger is calling for a fare cap and better warnings after his ride across Edmonton cost more than a transatlantic flight.

Matt Lindsay accepted a ride at 8.9 times the regular fare on New Year’s Eve, trying to get to St. Albert from a wedding in the south end of Edmonton. A bill of $1,114 landed in his inbox after the ride.

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“I don’t think I’ve ever been in that state of shock before,” said the electrical technologist and NAIT student.

Please be careful when selecting your ride home this holiday. This is my fare on NYE. #Uber#ubersurge#uberedhttps://t.co/KipVHjwoim —

Matt Lindsay (@ATCMatt) January 01, 2016

The fare is equal to half his tuition. He went public with the bill and Uber officials confirmed the company is refunding half the money.

Uber uses what it calls “surge pricing” during periods of high demand to get more drivers on the road serving passengers. Customers are warned about the increased price in the app before they accept the ride, but it still seems to catch many users by surprise. News stories quoting angry customers cropped up across the globe.