Point-to-Point
Also known as: P2P, transfer rate, flat rate transfer
Point-to-point is a pricing method that charges a fixed fare for travel between two specified locations, regardless of how long the trip takes.
It is the standard for airport transfers, where the route is predictable. Because the price is fixed, the operator absorbs the risk of traffic delays, which is why point-to-point rates are usually zone-based rather than time-based.
Related terms
- Garage-to-Garage
Garage-to-garage is a billing method that charges for the entire time a vehicle is away from its base, beginning when it leaves the garage and ending when it returns, rather than only the time a passenger is aboard.
- As-Directed
An as-directed booking reserves a vehicle and chauffeur for a block of time during which the passenger sets the itinerary, rather than booking a fixed route between two points.
- Zone Pricing
Zone pricing sets fixed fares between defined geographic areas, so any trip from one zone to another costs the same regardless of the exact addresses.