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Adjusting shared ride prices based on matching outcomes increases platform profitability and reduces rider payments, particularly in high-cost and low-demand areas, whereas common existing pricing approaches suppress demand. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONTRADICTORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.CHALLENGES_CONSENSUS.

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The research aims to identify how pricing adjustments can enhance shared ride operations and profitability.

March 18, 2026Operations Research

Pricing Shared Rides

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CYChiwei YanUniversity of California, Berkeley JYJulia YanUniversity of British Columbia YSYifan ShenUniversity of Washington

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This research reveals improved profitability in shared ride platforms by adjusting pricing based on matching outcomes, indicating effective policy changes.

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The research aims to identify how pricing adjustments can enhance shared ride operations and profitability.
Analyzed existing pricing policies of shared rides
Evaluated the impact of pricing adjustments based on matching outcomes
Conducted case studies on profitability in various demand scenarios
Adjusted pricing based on matching increases profitability for platforms
Demand improves when pricing aligns with matching outcomes
Benefits most evident in high-cost, low-demand situations

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Yan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba43b64e9516ffd37a52f2 https://doi.org/10.1287/opre.2023.0513

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This research reveals improved profitability in shared ride platforms by adjusting pricing based on matching outcomes, indicating effective policy changes.

Pricing Shared Rides

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Pricing Shared Rides

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