It's also important to consider the company's minimum fare when comparing prices upfront. Where there aren't enough drivers on the road, prices increase and the Uber website confirms that riders are informed of "surge prices", with the option to pay extra or wait until demand subsides.Īs any waiting fees are incurred after the trip starts, they're part of the final fare. Upfront fares are calculated based on the expected time and distance of the trip, local traffic and the current number of riders and drivers. While Uber was unable to confirm whether the estimate provided in the app accurately reflects the full cost, the Uber website confirms that demand may temporarily push up prices. On Tuesday, 8 October 2019 (during school holidays), a 4.3km ride in Auckland with UberX, from Mt Eden to Westfield St Lukes cost me $11.55 ($10.76 excluding the waiting fee of 79c).īased on Tuesday's check of estimated rates using the same pick-up and drop-off points but a different day and time, at 2.25pm, Uber's estimate is $9.30 - $1.46 cheaper than two weeks' ago. Newshub contacted Uber, Ola and Zoomy to compare how they stack up on all fronts. But while convenience and cost are the key drivers of this change, rider safety and fairness to drivers go a long way too. Mobile apps for rideshare companies Uber, Ola and New Zealand-owned Zoomy enable riders to compare prices quickly and easily. Uber's new Auckland pricing trial criticised for 'ripping off' drivers.Rideshare etiquette: The best way to behave in the backseat. Teens kicked out by Ola driver onto Auckland's Harbour Bridge.How people choose to commute is changing as people tap into the ease and convenience of booking, tracking and paying for rides via their smartphone.įrom costs as little as $1.20 per km, is it worth filling up the tank and forking out for parking?
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