Overworked taxi drivers are putting people’s lives at risk

Users of taxis in the capital have raised concerns about some drivers falling asleep during their rides. Despite several campaigns carried out by the Abu Dhabi Police and numerous calls to motorists to refrain from driving while tired, taxi drivers are still endangering their passengers’ lives and their own, complained a reader.

Driving licence renewal at eye care centres soon

Opticians may soon be authorised to renew driving licences, a top official said. Ahmad Hashim Behroozian, CEO of Licensing Agency of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), said motorists should be able to renew driving licences at “trusted” eye care centres in Dubai by the end of this year.

Dubai drivers rack up AED324m in fines in Q1

Dubai motorists notched up an additional AED72m in driving fines in the first three months of the year, compared to the same period in 2009, the city’s Roads and Transport Authority said.

Heavy goods vehicles banned in rush hour

Trucks carrying loads of two and half tonnes or above will not be allowed to enter Abu Dhabi city during rush hour in Ramadan, the Traffic and Patrols Department of Abu Dhabi Police has announced.

New rules may cut lessons for Dubai taxi drivers

Dubai is mulling new rules that could slash the number of lessons taxi drivers must complete before gaining their licence, a senior official in the Roads and Transport Agency said.

RTA offers attractive number plates for motorbikes

The RTA is offering 8,000 distinguished four and five-digit number plates for motorbikes. These plates are obtainable through the RTA portal, customer service centres, service providers and auto dealers. The move is primarily aimed at making bikes attractive to a larger segment of the community.

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