New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- Uber has introduced a driver subscription program, a departure from its traditional commission-based model of making revenues. While the change is drivers' welcome news in that it eliminates per-ride charges, it raises an important question: How will Uber profit from its car business going forward?

Uber's new policy is in tune with its competitors Rapido and Namma Yatri, who already have subscription models. Instead of charging a commission for each ride fare, Uber is now going to charge auto drivers a flat subscription amount to use its platform.

As per the report, an Uber spokesperson explained the rationale behind this shift, stating:"Given the industry's shift towards a subscription-based model for drivers, we ...