Uber company raised the starting fares of its rides from LE4 to LE5 for economy taxis, and from LE5 to LE6 for the premium service. Users will pay, according to Uber's new prices, LE1.5 per kilometer in economy cars, and LE1.7 for Uber Plus taxis. The waiting rate is 25 piasters per minute for economy cars, and 40 piasters per minute for the luxury service cars. The minimum charge set for the economy cars is LE10, and LE15 for luxury service cars. Each driver will have to achieve a certain target to get a bonus, according to a statement by Uber.

Source: Egypt Independent January 17, 2017 11:36 UTC