inDrive Launches Comfort Class Rides in Kolkata

News Desk, News Nation 360 : The only ride-bargain app in India and the fastest-growing urban mobility platform on the globe, inDrive, has announced the arrival of its Comfort Class rides in Kolkata. inDrive is a milestone achievement for Kolkata's ride-hailing industry as it introduces a novel "fair play" business model that focuses on fairness, choice, and empowerment for riders and drivers alike. Contrary to traditional platforms that employ secret algorithms to determine fares, inDrive facilitates a two-way negotiation whereby the passenger quotes a fare, and the driver can accept, refuse, or counterquote, with clear and agreed-upon prices. This method removes algorithmic biases and breaks the industry duopoly, bringing back control and respect to the users. With the introduction of Comfort Class in Kolkata, riders get access to air-conditioned sedan cars with more space, additional legroom, and a comfortable ride. Comfort Class trips are commanded by highly-rated drivers (over 4.8 ratings), enabling riders to get quality service at affordable rates and drivers to earn more per trip. The balanced approach satisfies both drivers and riders, which aligns with inDrive's principles of fairness, quality, and choice. Based on the mission to combat price injustices, inDrive's system does not tolerate disguised pricing mechanisms and platform-controlled fare determinations, giving users liberty and transparency in ride-hailing. By putting the user in charge of the algorithm, inDrive transforms Kolkata's mobility market into a more inclusive, equitable, and user-centric one. Pratip Mazumder, India Country Manager, inDrive, stated that they at inDrive think that mobility should be about justice and freedom rather than inflexible algorithms or corporate monopolies. Because their unique bargaining strategy places people, not platforms, in charge of determining fares, it has already had a big impact. Another step towards providing people more options while adhering to their objective of empowerment and fairness is the introduction of Comfort Class trips in Kolkata. Comfort Class offers drivers the opportunity to make more money while providing passengers with a first-rate travel experience, resulting in a system that is genuinely equitable for both parties.

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