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A Wake-Up Call for Ride-hailing services like Rapido and Uber
Ride-hailing services like Rapido and Uber have transformed urban mobility, especially for middle-class and lower-middle-class commuters who rely on bike rides as an affordable option. However, a disturbing trend has emerged—drivers frequently demand extra money beyond the app fare, sometimes even forcefully, refuse to pick up passengers unless they cancel the app booking.
Additionally, repeated inquiries about the drop location create unnecessary discomfort and delays or deliberately deny rides after knowing the drop location.
What started as a convenient alternative to expensive four-wheelers is now becoming a source of harassment and inconvenience. While businesses see bike rides as a revenue opportunity, they must also address daily passenger grievances. Ignoring these issues not only damages user trust but also threatens long-term customer retention.
Such unethical behavior is eroding trust in these platforms. If ride-hailing companies do not take strict action, commuters will eventually abandon their services, just as they have done with unreliable options in the past. The message is clear—fix these issues now, or lose your customers forever.
History has shown that consumers have the power to switch—if a service becomes unreliable, they will look for alternatives. It's time for ride-hailing companies to rethink their approach, enforce stricter regulations on drivers, and prioritize passenger experience over short-term profits. Sustainable growth comes from solving problems, not creating them.
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