‘Rs 700 for 1.8 km’: Man’s LinkedIn post on Uber rates in Gurugram goes viral; sparks debate
‘Rs 700 for 1.8 km’: Man’s LinkedIn post on Uber rates in Gurugram goes viral; sparks debate
The post quickly went viral as it resonated with many working professionals across the country, who day in and day out were being charged exorbitant fares by the ride-hailing apps.
August 16, 2024
Taxis and cabs are a preferable and convenient mode of transportation for several working professionals. However, the prices these days are surging and the customers have to bear the brunt.
Sharing a similar incident, one LinkedIn user made a post showing the high prices as much as Rs 699 for a 1.8km ride on Uber and the post is going viral.
The post, shared by a product management professional, Surya Pandey, read: “If only I had the foresight to invest in Uber’s surge pricing instead of the stock market, I’d be outpacing Harshad Mehta by now! *Product Case Study of the Week:* Isn’t it ironic when the problem your product originally set out to solve becomes its biggest flaw? Take Uber, Rapido, Ola etc for instance. They started as the solution to cab accessibility and affordability. Fast forward to today, and after just three raindrops in Gurugram, you’re staring at a screen demanding 300% more for a ride—only to be left stranded for three hours. My creative solution? Head to the parking exit and kindly ask anyone leaving for a lift home. P.S. The distance was a mere 1.8 km. And seriously, who decided that a 7-seater should cost more than a WagonR?”
The post quickly went viral as it resonated with many working professionals across the country, who day in and day out were being charged exorbitant fares by the ride-hailing apps.
One user wrote: “I travel a lot thru the day, but I stopped using Ola or Uber when in cities like Mumbai, Delhi or Kolkata. They are definitely not the reliable source of booking taxis. Mostly kaali-peelis are better and their charges are also static.”
“Affordable compact rides at 700 for 1.8 kilometres are nice,” a user sarcastically commented.
“Sometimes, the fare of an auto even surpasses that of a cab,” wrote another person.
