InDrive brings its ‘bid-based’ ride-hail app to the US
InDrive brings its ‘bid-based’ ride-hail app to the US
InDrive launched its "bid-based" ride-hail platform in Miami. Customers can name their own fare, and drivers can accept, decline or counter.
InDrive brings its ‘bid-based’ ride-hail app to the US
InDrive (formerly inDriver) is bringing a new type of ride-hailing app to South Florida. The startup operates a “bid-based” platform wherein passengers can name their own fare for a ride, and nearby drivers can accept, decline or counter the offer. At a time when ride-hail customers are feeling squeezed by higher fares and drivers are […]
I could see this being great for long trip rides.
I'm a driver and had this thought myself for a service or at least for when it's busy.
When it's not busy, people aren't being squeezed as much as they think they are. The base rates for rides haven't increased, ever, the opposite is true, they have been lowering what they charge riders and now uber and lyft are trying to find how low drivers can go.
For those who don't drive for a living. What you pay during non busy times isn't anywhere near enough most of the time. Drivers have to cover all expenses, maintenance, insurance, etc and then pay their bills.