On Wednesday, Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) revealed updated taxi fares for rides booked via RTA-authorized smart apps.
The revised fare schedule increases the minimum taxi fare from Dh12 to Dh13, with new peak-hour rates and booking fees that differ by day of the week.
Peak hours are defined as 8am to 9.59am and 4pm to 7.59pm, Monday through Thursday. During these periods, passengers will incur a fixed Dh5 flagfall at trip commencement, plus a Dh7.5 peak-hour surcharge.
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Outside of peak hours, the flagfall is Dh5, with a Dh4 additional fee during peak hours. From Monday to Thursday, nighttime travelers will face a Dh5.5 flagfall and a Dh4.5 surcharge.
Weekend peak and non-peak hours have distinct timings and fees. On Saturdays and Sundays, peak times are 4pm to 9.59pm and 10pm to 11.59pm. In the first interval, the flagfall is Dh5, while in the second, it is Dh5.5 with the usual Dh7.5 peak-hour charge.
