The fight between UBER and Careem in the UAE is about to hit new levels. UBER Dubai announced the launch of uberX service in Dubai.
What is uberX?
uberX is a low-cost Uber option that combines the same Uber quality and reliability with lower prices than ever before! Vehicles on uberX are mid-range cars – think Toyota Previa and Venza – in a variety of colors with seating for up to six people.
How do the rates look like compared to the standard UBER service
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| uberX | UberBLACK | |||
| Base Fare | AED8.00 | AED10.00 | ||
| Per Minute | AED0.30 | AED0.80 | ||
| Per Kilometer | AED1.75 | AED1.90 | ||
| Minimum Fare | AED13.00 | AED20.00 |
Below are some sample fares (Estimate fares- excludes toll charges and varies with trip duration and location)
uberX is available as of August 21, all you need to do is one your UBER App and you’ll see a new option to let you select between the 2 services, UberBLACK and uberX.
You can sign up and download the App here.
