Careem Is Upping Its Rates But It’s Not All Bad News
Ride hailing app, Careem has announced changes to its rates following a similar announcement by competitor, Uber.
The rates will vary – though some are increased, other rates are decreasing – with starting fares being reduced.
The rates are valid for economy bookings – Careem GO remains unaffected.
Previous rates
- Starting fare: AED8
- Minimum fare: AED16.5
- Moving fare/km: AED2.24
- Waiting fare/hour: AED58.4
New rates
- Starting fare: AED5.4/6.7/10.6 (depending on time of day)
- Minimum fare: AED15
- Moving fare/km: AED2.38
- Waiting fare/hour: AED51.5
The new rates were effective as of May 7.
Read: You Can Now Order A Regular Taxi Through The Careem Booking App