RTA announces new Dubai taxi fares, Dh13 minimum fare

Revised fares are for taxi bookings through smart apps

- BY ANUPAM VARMA

The Roads and Transport Authority announced revised fares for taxi booking through smart apps yesterday.

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.

From Monday to Thursday, a booking fee of Dh7.50 will apply during the peak hours of 8am to 9.59am and 4pm to 7.59pm. The flagfall fare during these periods will be Dh5.