Hindustan Times ST (Mumbai)

PRO AND CONS OF SURGE PRICING

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Taxi companies claim surge pricing increases the chance of getting a taxi within a short span of time

Commuters also get discounts during non-peak hours, which makes it beneficial to both commuters and drivers

For commuters, it means they have to travel paying high fares, especially during emergencie­s

Also, a section of commuters is deprived of cheaper taxi services, the main objective of public transport

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