{"id":61027,"date":"2022-07-01T12:39:03","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T08:39:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/?p=61027"},"modified":"2022-07-01T13:14:16","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T09:14:16","slug":"petrol-hike-uber-raises-fares-in-the-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/community\/petrol-hike-uber-raises-fares-in-the-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"Petrol Hike: Uber Raises Fares In The UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Uber Technologies sent out an email to its users stating that there would now be an increase in ride prices in the UAE.<\/p>\n<p>The company announced an increase of up to 11% and included a new set of prices which were implemented from June 24.<\/p>\n<div style='clear:both;'><\/div>\n<p><!--infeed--><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/QWd0DkjWZrH3bxW1c9\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/foxtv-the-simpsons-fox-tv-QWd0DkjWZrH3bxW1c9\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Fuel prices in the UAE have surged 56% this year<\/h2>\n<p>Uber&#8217;s new hike is the second this year, with the first hike being from AED 2.57 to AED 2.64 per kilometre in March.<\/p>\n<p>As of this month, residents are expected to pay AED 2.85 per kilometre.<\/p>\n<p>The decision was made due to the UAE&#8217;s surge in petrol prices &#8211; which is the highest among all GCC countries. This is because the country adjusts its fuel prices as per the global market. However, prices are still lower than the global average, which is $1.47 (AED 5.40) per litre.<\/p>\n<p>For reference- the fuel prices for this month start from AED 4.44.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2022\/07\/01105633\/uber-price-fare-e1656658623394.jpeg\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><\/p>\n<p><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Jez127_?s=20&amp;t=xM5YOYP6dRSJe7HL57PvGg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Jez127_<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Prices raised for Uber drivers<\/h2>\n<p>Uber has reasoned that the prices for the rides have been increased keeping in mind drivers&#8217; wages. It is intended to help them have sustainable earnings amid rising prices in the country.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Hi Raghad, it matters to us that we remain the most affordable ride in town, with little impact on your wallet. It also matters to us that the partner-drivers continue to maintain a sustainable living whilst driving with Uber.<\/p>\n<p>Appreciate your understanding.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Uber Support (@Uber_Support) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Uber_Support\/status\/1542481205404246018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 30, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Surges for Uber Green rides<\/h2>\n<p>Some residents have highlighted Uber&#8217;s price increase for Uber Green- a zero-emission option that provides fully electric vehicles, deeming it unnecessary and counterproductive to the push for sustainability.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Uber_Support?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Uber_Support<\/a> Hi, I travel to Dubai often and just received an email saying the fares are increasing due to fuel price increase.. can you advise why the cost for \u201cgreen\u201d cars has increased as they are all fully electric and the ones I use exclusively? Thanks <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DpRWRaohFF\">pic.twitter.com\/DpRWRaohFF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jeremy Ball (@Jez127_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Jez127_\/status\/1541684216869650432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 28, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><em>&#8220;I agree 100% that the drivers deserve sustainable earnings so shouldn&#8217;t you be subsidising EV over petrol.&#8221;<\/em><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Hello <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Uber_UAE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Uber_UAE<\/a> sorry if I\u2019m missing something but why does the rising petrol costs increases the fare for ELECTRIC vehicles?<br \/>\nI agree 100% that the drivers deserve sustainable earnings so shouldn\u2019t you be subsidising EV over petrol. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hIyGI60dKG\">pic.twitter.com\/hIyGI60dKG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chris Tagg (@Chris_Tagg) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Chris_Tagg\/status\/1541707840821366785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 28, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Uber Technologies sent out an email to its users stating that there would now be an increase in ride prices in the UAE. 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This is because the country adjusts its fuel prices as per the global market. 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