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Nandha Reddy

Cyber Security | Blo... • 3m

💡 Ever Wondered Why Apps Like Rapido Might Incur Costs for Your Searches? Every time you open an app like Rapido and input your pickup and destination locations, the app communicates with external services to fetch route details, estimated times, and distances. These interactions often involve API calls to platforms like Google Maps, which come with associated costs. 📊 Understanding the Costs: API Calls: Services like Google Maps charge for each API request. For instance, as of 2025: Dynamic Maps: $7 per 1,000 requests Directions API: $5 per 1,000 requests Distance Matrix API: $5 per 1,000 requests Places API (Basic Data): $17 per 1,000 requests Places API (Contact Data): $17 per 1,000 requests Places API (Atmosphere Data): $17 per 1,000 requests These costs can accumulate quickly, especially for applications with a large user base making frequent requests. 🔍 Why It Matters: For startups and businesses relying heavily on such APIs, it's crucial to: Monitor API Usage: Regularly track how many requests are being made to manage costs effectively. Optimize API Calls: Implement caching strategies and limit unnecessary requests. Explore Alternatives: Consider other mapping services or hybrid approaches to reduce dependency on costly APIs. Understanding these costs is vital for sustainable business operations and ensuring that user interactions remain cost-effective.

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Rishi Chavan

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This is only gonna result in lesser rides, if people got to know they'll have to pay for comparing prices they might just stop using it.

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