pertrip

Pertrip is a term used across travel, logistics, and software to describe a concept or mechanism that centers on individual journeys. In practice, pertrip refers to pricing, data records, or product design where charges, metrics, or features are tied to single trips rather than aggregated by distance, duration, or volume. The term is not tied to a single industry and can denote pricing models, data schemas, or operational workflows.

In transportation and mobility services, pertrip pricing often combines a base fare with trip-specific components such as surcharges, service fees, and optional add-ons. This approach is common in ride-hailing, scooter or bike-sharing, and delivery platforms that bill customers for each completed trip rather than by mile alone.

In software and data systems, a pertrip model treats trips as discrete records. A pertrip data schema may include origin, destination, start and end times, mode, fare, distance, and route, enabling analytics and billing at the level of each journey.

Advantages of pertrip include pricing transparency and straightforward revenue accounting. Limitations include potential misalignment with supplier incentives when trips vary in complexity, as well as risk of unpredictable costs for customers if trip features change frequently.

See also: fare, per-mile pricing, trip, pricing model, mobility as a service.