RTA drops price bomb: Dubai Taxis will be more expensive now

Another hike in the cost of living for Dubai residents. As announced today by RTA, the flag down rates of taxis in Dubai will increase from Dh3 to Dh5 from December 1.

RTA has also revised the basic charges for booking cabs, with the non-peak hour bookings costing Dh8, up from Dh6, and the peak-hour bookings will be charged Dh12 up from Dh10.

From Saturday to Wednesday, the peak hours for taxi service are set from 7am to 10am, and 4pm to 8pm. While on Thursdays and Fridays, the evening peak hours are set from 4pm to 12 midnight.

The move to integrate Dubai’s taxi service with Nol cards package launched of late by the RTA covering all mass transit modes, including the metro, Dubai tram, public buses and marine transport. By mid 2015, commuters will have an option of paying through Nol and credit cards across the entire fleet of Dubai taxis.