Why are the taxis so expensive in Doha, compared to Abu Dhabi?

dodo71
By dodo71

I have discovered that there are first of all not enough taxis available and second of all a normal trip will cost you around 25 - 70 QR. Why is that?

By sallamnz• 12 Sep 2008 05:15
sallamnz

Taxis in Doha used to be cheaper than dirt but since KARWA took over....ooh. seems like they don't provide enough cars so people would always be desperate and accept whatever price they ask for

By Adorman• 12 Sep 2008 03:20
Rating: 2/5
Adorman

I think it coz there is one company in qatar, more companies= less rates.

By irf77• 12 Sep 2008 02:57
Rating: 5/5
irf77

99% taxis in Abu Dhabi are of Pathans and authorites are not letting them increase the rates, these rates aer still yeras back and are direct cheap, but if you compare Dubai and even Sahrjah Ajman the rates are equal or probably more than Doha.

so overall people of abu dhabi are lucky, when it comes to taxis

By amnesia• 12 Sep 2008 02:04
amnesia

perhaps because they're in super high demand and there aren't enough taxis?

By GodFather.• 12 Sep 2008 01:28
Rating: 5/5
GodFather.

Abu Dhabi, the Taxi are regulated by the Authorities and the fares are set. Here in Qatar the Private company Karwa sets the fares. Abu Dhabi much more developed and organised compared to Qatar...

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