YelowSoft TechTalk

Taxi pricing has entered a new era. As regulators tighten rules around surge pricing, fare transparency, and consumer protection, operators are being forced to rethink how they charge for rides. For many fleets, the debate has narrowed to one key question: Should you stick with fixed fares, or adopt dynamic pricing under regulatory limits? The answer is not as simple as choosing one model over the other. In a regulated environment, both approaches come with trade-offs. Understanding these trade-offs is essential for operators who want to stay compliant while still protecting profitability. Understanding Fixed-Fare Pricing in Today’s Market Fixed fares are straightforward. A trip costs the same regardless of demand, traffic, or time of day. For regulators and customers, this model feels predictable and fair. Advantages of Fixed Fares Easy to explain and communicate to customers Minimal risk of breaching surge pricing limits Simple to manage with basic systems Lower likelihood of pricing...

Many taxi businesses still depend on outdated dispatch systems or manual methods.  On the surface, these systems seem to get the job done. But as the business grows, the cracks begin to show. Manual dispatching leaves room for human error.  Even experienced dispatchers can miss important details when they’re under pressure. This leads to common issues like assigning the wrong driver, longer waiting times, or routes that waste time and fuel. Basic software solutions don’t fare much better. They lack intelligence and can’t adapt to real-world conditions. The result? Drivers spend hours sitting idle while potential passengers wait elsewhere. Customers face frustrating delays and unpredictable arrival times. Dispatchers are stuck in firefighting mode, unable to focus on business growth. So, what can be done to overcome such challenges? The solution is simple: businesses must adopt AI-powered dispatch software and make dispatch automation smarter and better.  Enter AI-powered ...

Every taxi business wants more bookings, as more rides mean more revenue.  But here’s the thing: many operators are chasing only one kind of customer, the direct passenger.  They put all their energy into attracting individual riders through ads, promotions, or loyalty offers. Meanwhile, there’s a quiet goldmine sitting right next to them, partner bookings. And most businesses aren’t tapping into it. These missed opportunities aren’t small. In fact, the right partner network can add a consistent revenue stream, help you fill slow hours, and even increase brand visibility  All this and you don’t even have to spend big on marketing.  So why is it ignored?  Mostly because operators either don’t think about it or assume it’s complicated to set up.  The truth is, it’s easier than you think, and once in place, it works almost on autopilot. Where taxi businesses miss out Let’s look at where you could be leaving money on the table. Hotels and resorts : Guests need ...

People from outside might think, running scheduled rides must be the easiest part of your taxi business.  After all, these are bookings made in advance; there is plenty of time to prepare and plan.  The taxi business already knows every crucial detail related to the ride firsthand. From the time to the pickup spot, all the information is available for better planning and execution.  So, it is less likely to go wrong. But the reality is, scheduled rides are the most difficult to handle if done manually.  As your dispatchers end up scribbling times on notepads, they are constantly on call with drivers to take follow-ups. All this makes it hard to run everything smoothly. Also, it is not just frustrating; it hampers your business’s reputation. Let’s talk about why that happens and how can it be fixed. Manual scheduling is slowing your business down Here are the things that most commonly go wrong when following manual scheduling: i. A dispatcher never assigns the schedul...