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What causes certain vehicles to have a discount or surge fee?

An explanatory article on dynamic pricing and how the price of your trip may be adjusted based of realtime demand in different areas

Updated over a week ago

What is Dynamic Pricing?

Dynamic Pricing means the price for a vehicle can adjust based on real-time demand in different areas.

  • In high-demand zones (where only a few cars are available), a small surge fee may apply.

  • In low-demand zones (where many cars are parked), you’ll often get a discount.

This helps improve car availability for everyone and gives you more control over how much you pay. 🚀


🧐 How do you know if a car has a discount or surge fee?

You’ll see a badge when browsing vehicles on the map in the app:

  • 🟢 Green badge = Discounted ride (car is in a low-demand area)

  • 🟠 Orange badge = Surge fee applies (car is in a high-demand area)

You’ll always see the amount upfront before confirming — no hidden costs, no surprises!


🤔 Why do surge fees exist?

Some areas get busy fast — during peak hours, in bad weather, or near popular locations.

When demand is high:

  • The surge fee helps keep cars available for more users who need them.

  • It prevents cars from being blocked by people who don’t end up using them.

  • It keeps things running fairly and efficiently for everyone.


🔄 What happens if you cancel your trip?

The surge fee still applies, even if you cancel your reservation.

This helps make sure that high-demand cars stay available to people who are ready to drive.


💳 Can you pay the surge fee with credits?

Yes. Your credits will be used to cover the surge fee.


📦 Is it included in my pass or subscription?

No. Because the surge fee is based on demand at the moment of booking, it’s not included in any pass or subscription.


💡 Want to save?

If you choose a car in a low-demand area (green badge), you’ll get a discount.

It’s a simple way to help balance the fleet, and save while you do it.


🧭 The bottom line

Dynamic Pricing helps make car-sharing more reliable and fair.

You get:

  • More control over when and how much you pay

  • Better availability across all areas

  • Clear pricing with no surprises

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