As per a report from India Today, Uber Flex introduces a range of nine pricing choices for riders when booking a ride, departing from the conventional dynamic pricing model. Within these options, one price is designated as the default or starting price. Once a rider picks a particular fare from these nine alternatives, this selected fare is communicated to nearby drivers. In essence, riders now have the freedom to choose a fare that aligns with their comfort level for the journey.

Drivers are given the liberty to either approve or decline a ride depending on the fare chosen by the rider. If a driver agrees to the suggested fare, they will accept the ride and deliver the service at the specified price. Conversely, if the fare does not meet the driver’s approval, they have the choice to decline the ride.

Uber is currently experimenting with the Flex feature in additional nations such as Lebanon, Kenya, and Latin America. As reported by TechCrunch, Uber intends to implement this innovative operational approach in major Indian cities like Delhi and Mumbai in the near future.

  • @linearchaos
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    2611 months ago

    Turn off the radio playing the eagles at full volume $5.99

    Turn the heat off in midsummer $3.50

    Skip any and all pleasantries $6.99

    Stay in the right side of the road $12.50

    • @[email protected]OP
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      11 months ago

      In India, you already need to book ‘premium cars’ to get a vehicle with seatbelts.

    • ivanafterall
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      511 months ago

      So I can pay more or live out Indian Hotel California? Easy choice.

          • @linearchaos
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            211 months ago

            I don’t know about you but I take comfort in that, It’s good knowin he’s out there.

            • @[email protected]
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              211 months ago

              The film led me to listen to Townes Van Zandt, particularly his closing tune “Dead Flowers” (take me doooown, little Suzie…). I play it on the guitar, but I don’t sing it very well. Read up on that man if that’s your thing

    • @[email protected]
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      -411 months ago

      Fuck you man if you dont like my fucking music, get your own fucking cab. I’ll pull over to the side and kick your ass out.

      • @linearchaos
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        Dude, come on man I had a rough night.

        Seems like all the people voting around here are just nihilists. ;)

        edit: note the parent to this comment needs to be upvoted, “he’s a good man and thorough.”