Draft notice: Cancellation windows and refund percentages are industry-standard starting points. Adjust based on your product decisions and review with your lawyer before publishing.

Passenger cancellations

Passengers who cancel a booking are refunded based on how close to departure the cancellation happens:

CancelledRefund to passengerCompensation to driver
More than 24 hours before departure100% (minus ₹25 platform fee)Nil
4 to 24 hours before departure75%25% of fare
1 to 4 hours before departure25%75% of fare
Less than 1 hour before, or after departure time0%100% of fare

Driver cancellations

Drivers who cancel affect multiple passengers. Cancellation rules:

CancelledPassenger refundDriver consequence
More than 24 hours before departure100%No penalty (occasional)
4 to 24 hours before departure100% + ₹50 inconvenience creditPenalty added to driver record
Less than 4 hours before, or no-show100% + ₹150 inconvenience creditPenalty + possible suspension

Drivers with repeated late cancellations may be temporarily or permanently suspended. Cancellation rate is a factor in your driver rating.

No-shows

A no-show is when a confirmed party fails to appear at the pickup point without cancelling.

  • Passenger no-show: The driver waits 15 minutes, then may depart. No refund is issued.
  • Driver no-show: Full refund to passenger plus ₹200 inconvenience credit. Automatic penalty on driver record.

Exceptional cases

Full refunds regardless of timing apply in the following situations:

  • Medical emergency (with supporting documentation)
  • Death or serious illness in immediate family
  • Government-declared natural disaster in the pickup or drop city
  • Vehicle breakdown or accident (driver side only)
  • Safety concern verified by Triply Trust & Safety team

To claim an exceptional cancellation, email support@triply.in with documentation within 7 days.

Refund processing

Refunds are initiated immediately upon cancellation and typically reach your account within:

  • UPI: 1–3 business days
  • Credit/debit card: 5–7 business days
  • Net banking: 3–5 business days
  • Wallet credit: Immediately

Bank processing times are outside Triply's control. If a refund takes longer than 10 business days, contact your bank first, then us.

Disputes

If you disagree with a cancellation outcome, raise a dispute within 7 days by emailing support@triply.in or through the in-app help. Disputes are reviewed within 48 hours. Escalations go to our Grievance Officer.