Experience-hailing main Uber is now testing its versatile pricing service in a number of tier 2 and three cities in India to broaden its person base, permitting commuters to bid a specific fare for his or her journey.
Caller Uber Flex, the versatile pricing service was examined for the primary time in India in October final 12 months. In keeping with TechCrunch, the service has now been expanded to cities like Aurangabad, Ajmer, Bareilly, Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Gwalior, Indore, Jodhpur and Surat, amongst different cities. “We’re piloting this characteristic in a number of the tier 2 and three markets in India at the moment,” an Uber spokesperson mentioned in a press release.
Uber Flex can also be being examined in Lebanon, Kenya and Latin America. In contrast to Uber’s commonplace pricing mannequin, Flex permits riders to bid a fare of their alternative from 9 pricing factors, with a default worth chosen. Riders can choose a fare that can be shared with close by drivers, who can then settle for or reject the journey primarily based on the provided fare. Drivers equally have the choice to cite their charges to the person. They will choose whichever driver’s provide catches their eyes after which, the journey is confirmed.
One other ride-hailing app inDrive at the moment permits riders to manually enter a particular fare. Final February, inDrive raised $150 million, saying it will use the funds to amass and retain clients and help its continued progress.Â
