In cases of major inconveniences, we see that many transportation services hike up their price. Especially when it’s monsoon season in Mumbai. The cost of cab rides goes through the roof.
For example, a guy named Shravankumar Suvarna took to Twitter to share a screenshot of how Uber was charging him over Rs 3000 for a ride home in Mumbai. He wrote how a flight to Goa would be cheaper than going back home via a cab!
Have a look at his tweet here:
Flight to goa is cheaper than my ride home #peakmumbairains pic.twitter.com/r3JLGAwQxc
— Shravankumar Suvarna (@ShravanSuvarna) June 30, 2022
Several others on Twitter thought this was bizarre too. Some even called it “criminal”.
Is diesel/petrol that costly. As per pic it looks maximum 50 km. Even with 10km mileage it will cost around 500 rupees. They’re taking 2.5 k extra for what 😮. 1200 rupees should be enough for this ride.
— Rahul Kumar | राहुल कुमार (@rahul16kr) July 1, 2022
With UBERXL rate you can get a decent 1bhk on outer of Nashik !!
— Siddharth Jain (@sjain_19121985) June 30, 2022
This is exploitation. Uber must relook its algorithm.
— Sushant Routray (@sushantroutray) July 3, 2022
It’s criminal..it’s was showing Rs1200 for Worli to Kurla… #uber sucks..i booked #OLA for Rs500.
— Syedraza🇮🇳 (@razasyedkawsar) July 1, 2022
Gotta look at the silver lining, the cab is only 8 mins away
— cypress ice (@knbsntbttns) July 1, 2022
Wtf😳 is this what it cost to commute in mumbai?
— Sylvia (@sylvia__13) July 1, 2022
Sent this to my dad and he said “roz thoda thoda chal ke aajao”
— Kuchbhimtbolokunal (@kunaaaaaaaaal) July 2, 2022
I strongly believe that during moments of a crisis, large companies such as Uber should reduce their prices to make their services more accessible to people who need them and help them reach home safe. Don’t you think?