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The
test follows a similar move by bigger rival Uber Technologies
Inc and underlines how the companies are going the extra mile to
fix driver shortages to take advantage of a demand surge brought
on by a return to office and travel since the pandemic.
Lyft drivers will have access to details such as drop-off
locations, estimated distance and time, as well as fare details
before accepting a ride. The company plans to expand this
service to more cities through 2022.
It is also investing to test filters that will allow drivers to
set a preferred driving radius and give them the option to
choose their ride.
Drivers for ride-hailing firms have been struggling with higher
fuel and maintenance costs and have long demanded the access to
such details.
"We'll also design Upfront Pay over time to include bonuses and
incentives," Lyft President John Zimmer said.
Looking to launch upfront pay "without limitations", Lyft said a
survey of over 1,000 drivers showed more than 70% preferred the
upfront pay model to the previous pay models.
(Reporting by Nivedita Balu in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini
Ganguli)
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