{"id":43450,"date":"2021-05-10T14:22:52","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T14:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/watchdogplusmedia.com\/?p=43450"},"modified":"2021-05-10T14:23:03","modified_gmt":"2021-05-10T14:23:03","slug":"uber-announces-hike-in-prices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/watchdogplusmedia.com\/?p=43450","title":{"rendered":"Uber announces hike in prices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.ripplesnigeria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Uber-AI-system.jpg\" alt=\"Uber developing AI system that can tell if you\u2019re drunk\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting from tomorrow (Tuesday) riders in Lagos with e-hailing service, Uber Nigeria, will be charged higher fares on its economy option UberX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to an email sent to Lagos drivers seen by Ripples Nigeria,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ripplesnigeria.com\/uber-reacts-to-drivers-protest-assures-of-commitment-to-welfare\/\">&nbsp;UberX&nbsp;<\/a>riders will have to pay 15 percent more in fares compared to what they previously paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The statement reads, \u201cAt Uber, we remain committed to providing a reliable earning opportunity for driver-partners, as well as a reliable and affordable service for riders. With this in mind, starting 11th May 2021, we are increasing prices on UberX by about 13%.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The statement also noted that the new billing structure will affect both peak and off-peak periods. It also reflects a time-based pricing that enables drivers earn more at certain periods during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Changes as announced Uber announces hike in prices<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monday 08:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm and Tuesday \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Friday 05:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm \u2013 Minimum fare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>N538; Base fare: N237; Per kilometre fare: N70; Per minute fare: N12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other time periods \u2013 Minimum fare: N575; Base fare: N255; Per kilometre fare: N75 and Per-minute fare: N12.5.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting from tomorrow (Tuesday) riders in Lagos with e-hailing service, Uber Nigeria, will be charged higher fares on its economy option UberX. 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