The increase follows four consecutive months of petrol price hikes … The cost of catching a taxi in Dubai has risen… According to the Dubai Taxi Company (DTC ) website, tariffs for all taxis ( including airport taxis, street hails, and those booked via mobile apps Careem and S’hail ) have increased from Dhs1.97 per kilometre in April to Dhs2.09 per kilometre ( a six per cent jump ) this month. But, on a 20km trip, you can expect to pay about Dhs3 more. The rate increase of 12 lettres per kilometer comes after four months of higher gas prices, though no official statement has been made. Since February, diesel rates in the UAE have gone up every quarter, from Dhs2.82 per gallon in January to Dhs3.34 per gallon in May. Important transportation announcement to keep up with in Dubai in 2024:” Any modify in taxi fares is a powerful change that is determined based on fuel consumption per kilometer. the Khaleej Times was previously informed by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA ). Take notice, the lowest fares remain in place, which is Dhs5 for road descended and Dhs12 during peak periods and for Careem and S’hail orders. The RTA changed car charges from Dhs2.19 per kilometer to Dhs1.97 per kilometer in January 2023, with the reduction in gas prices. RTA plans to build more dedicated bus and taxi roads in Dubai to fend off the visitors. It will extend Dubai’s system of dedicated bus lanes to 20. 1 km across six significant streets. Vacation time is anticipated to be shortened by introducing dedicated bus roads, which will cost between 24 and 59 % during peak hours. The six important bridges across Old Dubai include Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, 2nd December city, Al Satwa, Al Nahda, Omar al Al Khattab, and Naif Street. The street plays are expected to be completed between 2025 and 2027. dubaitaxi. aeImages: RTA
