Dubai Taxi - What's On https://whatson.ae/tag/dubai-taxi/ Things to do in Dubai & the UAE Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:08:32 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 The Dubai news you might have missed this week https://whatson.ae/2026/05/the-dubai-news-you-might-have-missed-this-week/ Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:31 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=387461 ICYMI If you’ve been working hard and missed the important news updates in Dubai this week, we’ve rounded up everything you need right here. UAE petrol and diesel prices announced for May 2026 Towards the end of every month, car owners in the UAE keep their eyes peeled for one thing: the petrol price announcement. […]

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]]> Support local: You can now get 20% off Uber rides to these eight places in UAE https://whatson.ae/2026/04/support-local-you-can-now-get-20-off-uber-rides-to-these-nine-places-in-uae/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:26:02 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=385307 Uber UAE has launched an initiative to support local businesses with discounted rides Uber UAE has announced the launch of a new initiative designed to make it easier for residents and visitors to support local businesses across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. From independent eateries and retail concepts to cultural districts and lifestyle destinations, the campaign […]

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]]> Dubai driverless taxis are here and here’s the cost for a ride https://whatson.ae/2026/04/dubai-driverless-taxis-are-here-and-heres-the-cost-for-a-ride/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:59:49 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=385096 Dubai has officially launched its driverless taxis, with the first phase now running in Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim The rollout is part of the city’s wider push towards smarter mobility, with 100 driverless taxis being introduced in the first stage. Riders can currently book them through the Uber app and the Apollo Go app. The […]

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]]> Uber launches tip-matching initiative in the UAE https://whatson.ae/2026/03/uber-launches-tip-matching-initiative-in-the-uae/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:26:28 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=384447 Some nice news coming for Uber in the UAE today If you needed another reason to show a little extra kindness on your next ride, this might be it. Ride-hailing giant Uber is set to introduce a tip-matching initiative in the UAE, meaning every dirham you tip could go even further for your driver until […]

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]]> Dubai taxi prices to increase https://whatson.ae/2025/10/dubai-taxi-prices-to-increase/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:50:33 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=370712 Dubai taxi passengers will now pay slightly more as new fare rules come into effect The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the updated fares will apply to both app-based e-hailing and a regular Dubai taxi, covering peak, off-peak, and night-time journeys. Minimum fare The starting price for taxi rides booked via an app […]

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]]> These are the first areas in Dubai to get self driving taxis https://whatson.ae/2025/09/these-are-the-first-areas-in-dubai-to-get-self-driving-taxis/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:00:56 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=367549 Dubai is getting ready to introduce self driving taxis and driverless transport in everyday life Self driving cars and taxis are now on the roads of Dubai, however it’s not on every road that you’ll find them just yet. There will be specific self driving zones in a few key areas. Here is everything you […]

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]]> Dubai taxi fares have been reduced by the RTA https://whatson.ae/2023/01/dubai-taxi-fares-have-been-reduced-by-the-rta/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 13:06:30 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=256724 The change comes as a reflection as reduced petrol prices… If you’re a regular Dubai taxi user, take note: you can expect fares to be a bit cheaper going forward. That’s because Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reduced its taxi fares. Crediting the revised fares to the reduced cost of petrol, as per […]

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]]> 5 new taxi companies are on their way to Dubai https://whatson.ae/2022/07/new-taxi-services-dubai/ https://whatson.ae/2022/07/new-taxi-services-dubai/#respond Tue, 26 Jul 2022 06:38:50 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=236171 Because Uber and Careem aren’t enough… Waiting a long time for a taxi in Dubai is a fairly common situation. However, this will soon be resolved as new taxi companies are going to launch online booking services in the city. Adel Shakri, Director of the Planning and Business Development Department at RTA’s Public Transport Agency […]

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]]> https://whatson.ae/2022/07/new-taxi-services-dubai/feed/ 0 Dubai is constructing dedicated taxi and bus lanes to cut travel time https://whatson.ae/2022/05/dubai-is-constructing-dedicated-taxi-and-bus-lanes-to-cut-travel-time/ https://whatson.ae/2022/05/dubai-is-constructing-dedicated-taxi-and-bus-lanes-to-cut-travel-time/#respond Mon, 09 May 2022 06:11:55 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=230008 Work will take place between 2023 and 2027… Drivers rejoice. If you find yourself getting frustrated by the Dubai transport and traffic – JBR residents, we see you – you’ll be thrilled by this recent announcement. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has endorsed a plan to construct dedicated taxi and bus lanes, which span […]

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]]> https://whatson.ae/2022/05/dubai-is-constructing-dedicated-taxi-and-bus-lanes-to-cut-travel-time/feed/ 0 Careem launches Hala Juniors, a new taxi option for families https://whatson.ae/2022/03/careem-launches-hala-juniors-a-new-taxi-option-for-families/ https://whatson.ae/2022/03/careem-launches-hala-juniors-a-new-taxi-option-for-families/#respond Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:44:25 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=224537 Careem and the RTA’s newest option is designed to make rides for children under 4 easier than ever… Travelling with children but struggle to get a cab with a car seat? Careem and the RTA have launched a new option on the Careem app, Hala Juniors, to enable families to ride with children safely. Through […]

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]]> https://whatson.ae/2022/03/careem-launches-hala-juniors-a-new-taxi-option-for-families/feed/ 0 London to Dubai: You’ll soon be able to hail a black cab from DXB Airport https://whatson.ae/2021/01/black-cab-from-dubai-airport/ https://whatson.ae/2021/01/black-cab-from-dubai-airport/#respond Sun, 17 Jan 2021 05:57:25 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=187614 Londoners in Dubai will soon enjoy a taste of home away from home… His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai Roads and Transport Agency (RTA) made an exciting announcement over the weekend. Londoners in Dubai will soon start to see a familiar sight on the roads […]

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]]> https://whatson.ae/2021/01/black-cab-from-dubai-airport/feed/ 0 All the things that got left behind in Dubai taxis this year https://whatson.ae/2020/11/all-the-things-that-got-left-behind-in-dubai-taxis-so-far-this-year/ https://whatson.ae/2020/11/all-the-things-that-got-left-behind-in-dubai-taxis-so-far-this-year/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2020 04:56:43 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=179304 We’ve all been there… Losing a phone in a taxi is one of life’s great annoyances, but if you misplaced yours in the back of a taxi recently, take heart that you are not alone Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has just released a list of all the items that were reported lost in […]

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