Uber, Ola to offer rides to Indian government departments with no surge pricing

Uber and its Indian rival Ola could soon introduce unprecedented changes to lure government officials in India.

Both the cab-ride hailing services have promised the government to offer cabs at a fixed monthly rate, PTI reports. These cab tariffs won’t be subjected to “surge pricing” through which Ola and Uber adjust the fare depending on cab demand, time of the day and other factors. 

"At  Uber, we are always looking at ways to reach out to our riders to  provide affordable, convenient and reliable rides, at the push of a  button. We work with various partners, including the Government, to  offer tailored solution for their employees to book a ride on Uber," an Uber spokesperson told Mashable India.  Read more...