Uber wades into a fierce price war to stay competitive in India
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Upstarts and political pressures are forcing Uber to play by new rules as they reshape India’s ride-hailing economy.
  • Uber has been compelled to change its traditional commission-based pricing for its two- and three-wheeler segments in India.
  • The shift towards subscription-based models, pioneered by companies like Namma Yatri, is gaining traction in India and is seen by some experts as a potential global trend.
  • The Indian government is actively promoting commission-free alternatives, creating uncertainty about the future landscape.
    • Venator@lemmy.nzEnglish
      4·
      15 days ago

      I don’t see what would the value of even using uber be as a passenger in places with so many rickshaws, surely it’s easier to talk to the nearest rickshaw driver than to use your phone and then have to wait for a specific driver…

      I guess it would be slightly easier to pay via an app than with cash?

      • AutumnSoldier@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
        5·
        14 days ago

        For longer and less common routes it’s much easier to book a Rickshaw through the app. Finding a Rickshaw that is willing to go where you want for a reasonable price can be hard. Not all places/rickshaws are willing to follow the Fare meter.