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In its 21st session, the Customers' Council at Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) discussed with the Licensing Agency's customers and representatives of driving schools in Dubai a number of important issues capturing the attention of various community members.
Dubai: A driverless vehicle will be on a month-long trial on Mohammad Bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai from Thursday, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said on Wednesday.
A joint venture between RTA and Emaar Properties, the trial run...
Gulf Traffic Week aims to educate them after alarming number of accidents involving children in Dubai. Some six children were killed and 144 between the ages of 1 and 15 were injured in traffic accidents in Dubai last year, said a senior official at the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority.
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UAE on the move
It won’t be long before the UAE has one of the most advanced mass transit systems in the world. The decision to expand the rail network is indicative of how swiftly the Metro has now become a part of daily life and totally vindicates the decision to go in for it.
Dubai Taxi discusses issues of mutual concern with Al-Futtaim Motors, Toyota Co.
The Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) at Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) held detailed discussions on the technical specifications of Toyota vehicles operating in the fleet of Dubai Taxi, as well as the specifications sought by DTC in these vehicles to meet customer needs, and other issues related to expenditure cuts.
Dubai Tram on Facebook
The Dubai Tram serves 11 stations at a 10 minutes interval (headway) during peak times and 12 minutes interval during off-peak time. Each tram...
Dubai road closure may affect your Bur Dubai, Karama, Deira commute
By Bindu Rai www.emirates247.com
Even as motorists rejoice with the opening of the southbound Sheikh Zayed Road Interchange 2 bridge last month, another road closure has...
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RTA and Visa collaborate to study futuristic digital payment in transport...
As part of the collaboration, both parties will share best practices and mutually beneficial experiences as well as conduct joint studies to identify customer pain points and design optimal solutions.
Al Tayer: 188% surge in marine transport network by 2030
Under the plan, the marine transit fleet would be beefed up by 32% to reach 258 means, and the number of marine transport stations would see a 65% rise to encompass 79 stations by 2030.
Dubai: Dos and don’ts for e-scooter riders
Riders must refrain from using dual headsets and inform authorities in case of accidents, even if no one is hurt.
Cruise to be Dubai’s exclusive self-driving taxi provider
The GM-backed self-driving car developer signed an exclusive agreement with the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority to operate a fleet of taxis.
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Emirates Building Systems nears completion of four Expo 2020 pavilions
More than 2,400 MT of steel provided for the construction across the four pavilions
UAE: Temperature dips below 0°C for second time in 3 days
Al Ain has been witnessing a cold wave, with water freezing over in some areas.
Public buses to Dubai’s Global Village to restart service ahead October...
Dubai: The public bus service to Global Village will resume on October 25, this time with deluxe coaches, when the new season starts, Dubai’s...
Dubai RTA reaches milestone of over a billion taxi riders
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has indicated that the taxi fleet recorded an exponential growth from 81 to 5,201 vehicles, with the number...