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Pricing & RURA Tariff

Last updated: November 2026

Passenger Rides — Regulated Pricing

Pago Rides charges the official taxi cab tariff published by the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA). This rate applies equally to every licensed operator in Rwanda — there is no surge pricing, and the rate does not change based on demand, time of day, or weather.

DistanceRate
First kilometre1,500 RWF
Kilometres 2–30700 RWF per km
Beyond 30 km500 RWF per km
Waiting timeFirst 15 minutes free, then 1,500 RWF per additional 15 minutes

Example: a 5km trip = 1,500 RWF + (4 × 700 RWF) = 4,300 RWF.

Pago Express — Package & Food Delivery Pricing

Pago Express delivery pricing is set independently by Pago, since RURA's passenger tariff applies only to carrying people, not packages. These rates are current but may be adjusted as we confirm whether delivery/courier pricing requires separate regulatory approval.

ItemRate
Base fare (includes first 2km)700 RWF
Each additional kilometre300 RWF per km
Small packageNo surcharge
Medium package+500 RWF
Large package+1,000 RWF
Rush delivery (under 30 min)+500 RWF

Estimates vs. Final Fare

The fare shown when you book is an estimate based on the pickup and drop-off you entered. Your final fare reflects the actual distance and time of your completed trip or delivery, and may differ slightly from the initial estimate.

Payment Methods

You can pay by cash, MTN Mobile Money, Airtel Money, or card, depending on what's available at the time of your trip.

Questions About a Charge

If a fare seems incorrect, contact us through the form on our homepage or call +250 786 238 878 and we'll review the trip details with you.


The passenger rates above are taken directly from RURA's official published tariff. Pago Express rates are set by Pago and are not currently confirmed as RURA-regulated — see our Terms of Service for more detail on how fares are determined.

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