Hala Taxi reveals Dubai customers saved Dhs15 million on rides with Careem Plus
With more than 115 million taxi trips taken last year across the emirate, it's fair to say that taxis are in high demand in Dubai.
And since so many people are taking cabs, it's worth knowing how people can save any extra Dirhams when getting around the city.
E-hailing service Hala has revealed that more than Dhs15 million has been saved on trips booked through the Careem Plus subscription programme in the last four years.
Hala, a joint venture between the RTA and Careem, revealed the data ahead of the busy Eid Al Adha long weekend.
Data revealed by the e-hailing service found that Dhs15 million has been saved in four years on Hala rides by subscribers.
Careem Plus members pay Dhs19 per month to use the service but make that money back twice over on average with monthly savings of Dhs40. Subscribers get 10 percent instant cashback on every Hala ride credited directly to their in-app wallet.
(Credit: Hala)
Khaled Nuseibeh, CEO of Hala, says the rider savings are part of Hala's commitment to helping people get around Dubai.
He said: 'We are pleased to see such strong engagement with Careem Plus among Hala riders.
'The consistent growth in usage demonstrates that customers value the tangible savings and simplicity that the programme provides.
'As part of our commitment to supporting urban mobility in Dubai, we will continue to enhance the user experience through offerings that are accessible, practical, and genuinely rewarding.'
(Credit: Dubai Taxi Company)
While the data relates to Careem Plus and Hala, there are several other e-hailing apps that allow Dubai residents to make big savings compared to on-street hailing.
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Bolt, in partnership with the Dubai Taxi Company, is offering 30 percent cash back on rides across more than 6,000 cabs in the city.
Similarly, Yango is running a 30 percent off promotion in Dubai when you book a trip with them.
And chauffeur company Blacklane is offering 25 percent off when booking your first ride throughout the summer.
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