On Friday, the peak hours are from 8am to 9.59am and 4pm to 9.59pm. The flagfall from 10pm to 11.59pm will be Dh5.5
Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Wednesday new taxi fares, applicable to rides booked through smart apps. RTA clarified that these fares do not apply to customers hailing taxis directly on the road.
Under the new fare structure, the minimum taxi fare has been raised from Dh12 to Dh13. The authority has also introduced new peak-hour rates and booking fees, which vary depending on the day of the week.
Peak hours are set from 8am to 9.59am and 4pm to 7.59pm from Monday to Thursday. During these times, taxi riders will pay a fixed Dh5 flagfall at the start of the trip, regardless of the distance travelled, in addition to a Dh7.5 peak-hour surcharge.
Outside peak hours, the flagfall remains Dh5, with a Dh4 peak-hour fee. From Monday to Thursday, night commuters will pay a Dh5.5 flagfall, along with a Dh4.5 surcharge.
On Friday, the peak hours are from 8am to 9.59am and 4pm to 9.59pm. The flagfall from 10pm to 11.59pm will be Dh5.5.
Peak and non-peak hours on weekends have different timings and charges. On Saturday and Sunday, peak hours run from 4pm to 9.59pm and from 10pm to 11.59pm. During the first slot, the flagfall is Dh5, while in the second slot, commuters pay Dh5.5 along with the standard Dh7.5 peak-hour fee.
During weekend, outside peak hours, the flagfall remains Dh5, with a Dh4 peak-hour fee. Night commuters (from midnight to 5.59am) will pay a Dh5.5 flagfall, along with a Dh4.5 surcharge.
Source: Khaleejtimes
