Determine price based on the quality of the driver and the ride
Pricing for any ride could be based on a sliding scale involving many factors. The quality of the ride, distance and time of day could all factor into the price.
The quality of the ride would be determined by both the type of car and the drivers’ current rating. For example, I would pay more per mile to ride in a Lexus with a highly rated driver than I would for an older car with a poorly rated driver. This would create a free market where someone who can only afford 10 cents a mile would accept a lower quality ride and someone willing to pay more would expect a higher standard.
A shorter ride may also have a built-in fee to cover the drivers’ basic cost while a longer rider could offer a much better price per mile. I would expect to pay less per mile when accepting a ride from New York to Washington DC then I would pay for a short 10 mile trip.
One other cost not to be overlooked is parking. By leaving your car home and accepting a ride, you would avoid all parking charges. Think of the savings the next time you are headed to the city, an airport or sporting event.
