Lyft, Inc.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NAVIGATING DRIVERS TO SERVICE TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS HAVING SURGE PRICING MULTIPLIERS AND SURGE PRICING CAPS

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a method comprises receiving, at a server comprising at least one processor, a transportation request from a computing device of a passenger, the transportation request specifying a pickup location; and determining, by the server, a surge pricing multiplier and a surge pricing cap for the transportation request based on the pickup location, the surge pricing cap representing a maximum amount of a fare for the transportation request that is subject to a surge pricing surcharge.