Yandex Go Offers Up to 50% Discount for Waiting Longer
Yandex Go launched a 'Later' feature allowing passengers to receive discounts on taxi rides by agreeing to wait longer, with average wait times of 30–40 minutes and discounts up to 50%. The discount is covered by Yandex Go and does not affect driver income.
Consensus
- Yandex Go launched an option called 'Later' that allows passengers to order a taxi with a discount if they are willing to wait longer.
- The discount is provided by Yandex Go and does not reduce driver income.
- The 'Later' option is automatically suggested by the algorithm during periods of high demand, such as rush hour, heavy rain, or after major events.
- Passengers are shown an estimated wait time and fare price before confirming the ride.
- The average wait time for the 'Later' option is 30–40 minutes.
- The average discount is 30%, with some cases reaching up to 50%.
- The feature aims to balance demand and reduce price spikes during high-demand periods.
Coverage (4 sources)
- Yandex Go launched the "Later" option — passengers can order a taxi with a discount if they are ready to wait longer. The discount is servi... — Mash
- Taxi discount up to 50% offered to "Yandex Go" passengers – when selecting "Later" function during peak hours, traffic jams, rain and... — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Yandex Go will offer discounts to those willing to wait longer for a taxi — Новости Москвы
- Passengers will get a 30 percent discount for long taxi wait — Вести