Uber services to be costlier in Dhaka

Uber taxi service is going to be costlier for Dhaka commuters from January 23.

The fare has been increased to Tk 21 per kilometre from Tk 18 per kilometre and to Tk 3 per minute from Tk 2 per minute, which will result in a 20 percent to 22 percent increase in the final fare, according to a notice released on its website today.

However, Tk 50 will be charged for cancelling a ride after more than five minutes of placing the order. The new fare will be applicable from January 23, it said.

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The decision has been taken considering the benefits of both the passengers and the drivers, it also said.

The mobile app-based taxi service hit Dhaka streets on November 22 last year.

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Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) on November 25 declared Uber illegal as the company did not take permission from authorities concerned for running such business in the country.

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But it has already acclaimed praise from different quarters of the government with the Road Transport and Bridges' Minister Obaidul saying the legal issues regarding the service will be resolved through negotiations.