Demand spikes can lift margins—or trigger outrage. Probe the policies and disclosures that keep dynamic pricing sustainable.
India’s 2025 Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines allow ride‑hailing surge pricing up to ______ of the base fare in peak hours.
1.25×
1.5×
3×
2×
Under the same 2025 rules, non‑peak fares must not fall below what fraction of the base rate?
75% of base fare
No lower bound
50% of base fare
25% of base fare
Which U.S. policy trend in 2025 targets add‑on fees and deceptive price presentation in tickets and lodging?
Mandatory fixed prices for events
A ban on service fees nationwide
A federal rule prohibiting bait‑and‑switch pricing and hidden fees
A federal ban on dynamic pricing
Which state considered capping rideshare prices during large events at a small premium over normal driver pay in 2025?
Florida
Texas
Washington
Nevada
Which approach most reduces consumer backlash to surge pricing according to 2025 coverage of dynamic pricing controversies?
Hiding premium seats until checkout
Unlimited surges with vague messaging
Clear upfront disclosure of caps/floors and total price before purchase
Opaque algorithms with post‑purchase refunds
Which sector’s use of demand‑based pricing drew heavy scrutiny from fans and regulators in 2024–2025?
Live event ticketing
Municipal utilities
Public transit fares globally
Grocery staples only
For public acceptance, which policy pairing mirrors India’s 2025 approach?
Peak caps combined with non‑peak floors
Neither caps nor floors—full laissez‑faire
Only peak caps
Only floors
In surge models, what is the principal risk of no stated cap and poor disclosure?
Brand damage from perceived price gouging
Too much driver supply
Lower matching efficiency
Ticket fraud only
Operationally, why do platforms prefer dynamic prices to strict static fares during spikes?
To eliminate wait‑time estimates
To avoid regulatory oversight
To clear markets by matching supply with demand
To reduce driver earnings
If a city adopts an events‑based cap similar to proposals in 2025, which KPI should teams monitor to ensure service quality?
Average wait time and fulfillment rate during capped windows
Blog traffic
Daily app installs only
Merchandise sales
Starter
Good start—review the core drivers and thresholds for this topic.
Solid
Nice work—tighten your grasp on edge cases and exceptions.
Expert!
Masterful—your pricing instincts are calibrated to market reality.
