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Careem And Uber Are Charging Triple Prices For The Rain While Many Are Left Unable To Hail Taxis
Uber and Careem prices have skyrocketed due to the rain, while many are stuck in traffic and others outright unable to hail taxis.
The city has encountered chaos, with RTA taxis not stopping for rides, and many stranded in the rain.
Uber and Careem surge pricing has reached double and triple figures, with demand peaking.
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The UAE Revealed Rules For Eid Al Etihad CelebrationsA basic ride from JLT to Dubai Marina Mall is pricing at AED85-100 on Uber, and AED50-60 on Careem (normally around AED20) for a standard ride.
So, other than the whole school panic situations that happens in Dubai each time it rains, @uber and @CareemUAE hike their prices 3X! ???? #DubaiRain
— Samer Chami (@BiGsAm) November 26, 2018
Traffic has also been horrific in certain areas
With one unlucky commuter stuck in Ranches for an hour and a half – due to flooding.
One and a half hours and counting stuck in the gridlock outside arabian ranches souk. #dubai #dubairain
— Gemma White (@Gemma_White_) November 26, 2018
@RTA_Dubai we need your help Arabian ranches 2 exit entry are blocked thx.
— samer attieh (@sameratt) November 26, 2018
Read: Schools Closed And Roads Flooded: Dubai Wakes Up To Heavy Rains
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