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Oct 6, 2016 | 9:00 am

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jumbooze

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Originally Posted by sharp5flat9

http://www.thenational.ae/business/t...via-careem-app and related articles linked from that page.

Some background. There are no legal self-employed drivers in the UAE, unless they have spent a fortune to create their own company. So Uber et al sub-contract to other legitimate limo companies. Further, they are required to charge 30% above the govt regulated/metered taxis.

What trips will you need to make ? Maybe we can give you an idea of how much cash you would need. Airport taxis should accept cards; ask the dispatcher when you join the line.

Thanks sharp5flat9, for providing the background and answering, much appreciated.

I'm taking a trip from AUH to Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi and back.

Arriving with Ey in the middle of the night/early morning and fly out with ey evening.

I don't usually visit Abu Dhabi so that's why I would like to avoid getting stuck with additional currency in cash.

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