Cabbies optimistic as fare hike comes into effect in Capital
abu dhabi — Taxi fares in the Capital have gone up from Thursday. The new minimum charge is Dh12 and flag-fall rate has been increased to Dh5 from Dh3.5 for day trips and Dh5.5 for night trips. The waiting fee is 50 fils for both day and night trips. The taxi booking rate is now Dh4 for day trips and Dh5 for night trips. The new rates were announced on May 1 and took effect a month after publication in the Official Gazette.
Taxi drivers, largely, welcomed this move.
“The new rates have started today. I can’t say this is good or bad for us but surely my company will be happy by the end of this month,” Farhad Hussain, a taxi driver, said. Hussain isn’t sure if there will be new targets given to him now.
However, some cars had software
The new rates have started today. I can’t say this is good or bad for us but surely my company will be happy by the end of this month,”
Farhad Hussain, taxi driver
By Friday, all taxis will have the same fare. It’s not just my taxi but others too will get updated soon. The process started from Thursday 12am,”
Krishna Prasad, taxi driver
Filipino, working at a shop on Muroor Road, said she had to pay Dh5.5 or Dh6 and now the fare got doubled.
“I have to seriously rethink about using public transport,” Reyes said.
Another Filipino said such a move was best implemented after the summer season.
Sajeev Sahadevan, a regular taxi user, said the fare hike is an issue for those who take short distance trips.
“Now we may see more cycles on road. Most Indians walk small distance or use public buses. I was under the impression this was a proposal but shocked by such a huge hike. This means you travel a distance of Dh5 and yet pay Dh12.”
Announcing the new fares last month, Abu Dhabi Integrated Transport Centre had said the revision was part of efforts to enhance the quality of service provided to taxi riders.
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Now we may see more cycles on road. Most Indians walk small distance or use public buses. I was under the impression this was a proposal.”
Sajeev Sahadevan, passenger