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Uber increases fares for Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi residents amidst petrol price hike

Uber has increased the fares of Go, Go Mini and Auto rides for the residents of Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore following the fluctuation in petrol price and the inconsistent dollar rate in the market. The last increase in prices occurred at the start of this year and six months later, Uber is increasing the price again for the 3 major cities of Pakistan:

Lahore:

1. Mini:

Base Fare: Rs. 64 (unchanged)
Per KM: Rs. 9.26 vs Rs. 8.13 previously
Per Minute: Rs. 4.14 vs Rs. 3.63 previously
Minimum Fare: Rs. 96 (unchanged)

2. Auto:

Base Fare: Rs. 17.71 (unchanged)
Per KM: Rs. 13.42 vs Rs.12.09 previously
Per Minute: Rs. 3.10 vs Rs. 2.79 previously
Minimum Fare: Rs. 71 (unchanged)

3. Go:

Base Fare: Rs. 80 (unchanged)
Per KM: Rs. 11.58 vs Rs. 10.16 previously
Per Minute: Rs. 5.18 vs Rs. 4.54 previously
Minimum Fare: Rs. 120 (unchanged)

Islamabad

1. Mini:

Base Fare: Rs. 72 (unchanged)
Per KM: Rs. 7.81 vs Rs. 6.17 previously
Per Minute: Rs. 4.30 vs Rs. 3.67 previously
Minimum Fare: Rs. 96 (unchanged)

2. Go:

Base Fare: Rs. 90 (unchanged)
Per KM: Rs. 5.38 vs Rs. 7.71 previously
Per Minute: Rs. 8.98 vs Rs. 4.62 previously
Minimum Fare: Rs. 120 (unchanged)

Karachi

1. Mini:

Base Fare: Rs. 64 (unchanged)
Per KM: Rs. 10.21 vs Rs. 8.80 previously
Per Minute: Rs. 4.56 vs Rs. 3.93 previously
Minimum Fare: Rs. 96 (unchanged)

2. Auto:

Base Fare: Rs. 24 (unchanged)
Per KM: Rs. 13.73 vs Rs. 12.13 previously
Per Minute: Rs. 3.61 (unchanged)
Minimum Fare: Rs. 71 (unchanged)

3. Go:

Base Fare: Rs. 80 (unchanged)
Per KM: Rs. 12.76 vs Rs. 11.00 previously
Per Minute: R.s 5.70 vs Rs. 4.91 previously
Minimum Fare: Rs. 120 (unchanged)

The major changes in the pricing of each ride type have occurred in the “per km” and “per minute” pricing. It is not clear yet whether the price changes will be reflected towards other cities soon or not.

What are your thoughts regarding this price change?

Via Uber Blog