Uber Accepts Cab Rate Cap Fixed by Delhi Government

Uber to accept the rates set by the Delhi government to avoid further tussles with CM Arvind Kejriwal.

Most of the cabs belong to Uber, according to an official. (Photo: Reuters)

After receiving complaints about surge-pricing from people during the odd-even scheme in April, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal issued them a warning to adopt government-approved rates for their cabs. On Thursday, the US-based cab aggregator accepted the terms put forth by the Delhi government.

According to prescribed rates, fares for all types of taxi services are:

• Rs 12.50 per km for Economy Radio Taxis.
  
• Rs.14 per km and Rs 16 per km for non-AC and AC Black & Yellow top taxis.
  
• Rs 23 for Radio Taxis (with an LCD board on top saying so)
  
• Night charges (25% of fare) apply between 11 PM and 5 AM.

(With inputs from PTI.)