SaneRate Commitment
Ride-share pricing you can trust
Sane Pricing, not Surge Pricing.
SaneRate Commitment is a public commitment that a ride, route, or service follows clear, predictable pricing rules—Sane Pricing instead of surge pricing. Unlike surge pricing that changes prices instantly based on demand, Sane Pricing tells drivers and riders that the price and pay are set in advance, understandable, and stable.
Think of it like an energy efficiency label or a fair-trade mark, but for pricing behavior. If you see that something is SaneRate Committed, you know the price is clear, easy to see, and won't change in minutes. It's part of the SaneRate and SanePricing standards—the sane alternative to surge-based transportation services.
Look for the SaneRate Commitment badge
What SaneRate Committed Signals
SaneRate Committed signals three things immediately.
First
Pricing is transparent and predictable, with rates set before booking, not changed in real-time.
Second
Drivers aren't competing against each other or riders for the same fare.
Third
Pricing follows clear rules and a schedule, not algorithms that take advantage of demand.
This makes SaneRate a trust marker, not just a feature.
Core Requirements for Commitment
To be SaneRate Committed, a service or route must meet a small set of non-negotiable rules.
Rates shown must be free from hidden adjustments and algorithmic rebalancing for both rider and driver.
Any allowed adjustments must be clearly documented and limited.
Driver pay is calculated without hidden adjustments or algorithmic rebalancing.
These rules are simple enough to explain in one paragraph and strict enough to matter.
Transparency Requirements
Commitment requires plain-language disclosure.
Riders must be able to understand how the price was set in one short explanation.
Drivers must be able to see how their pay was calculated in plain language.
There must be a stable definition of SaneRate published publicly and applied consistently.
If a human cannot explain the rate without referencing a black box, it does not qualify.
Stability and Change Rules
SaneRate Commitment does not freeze prices forever, but it controls how they change.
Price updates must happen on a scheduled cadence, such as weekly or monthly.
The rate you agree to is locked in—no retroactive changes to rides you've already taken.
Past rates must be available for drivers and operators to review.
This means pay rates and prices can't quietly drop or change without notice. Drivers and riders always know what to expect—no surprise pay cuts, no unexpected fare hikes.
Compliance and Auditability
To maintain commitment, the system must support verification.
The platform must be able to show that committed trips were not affected by surge pricing (price increases that happen instantly when demand is high).
Exceptions must be logged and reviewable.
Commitment can be revoked if rates are routinely overridden or if disclosures are misleading.
This keeps SaneRate from becoming a hollow label.
What Is Explicitly Not Allowed
To protect the meaning of the commitment, certain practices are disallowed.
No demand-based multipliers applied after booking.
No changing prices based on how urgently you need a ride.
If pricing reacts to pressure, it is not SaneRate.
How SaneRate Committed Appears
For riders
SaneRate Committed appears as a small trust badge during booking.
For drivers
It appears as a clear label on trip offers.
For partners or employers
It appears as a documented pricing standard.
It should feel boring in the best way possible.
Why This Matters
For Riders
You see the price consistency. No surprises, no surge multipliers, no price jumps.
For Drivers
No hidden adjustments, no competing against other drivers for the same fare. Rates are predictable and stable.
SaneRate Commitment creates a clear standard: fair, predictable transportation. Building trust in an industry that has too often kept pricing hidden.