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CCTV cameras installed in Dubai taxis
By Shafaat Shahbandari, Staff Reporter www.gulfnews.com
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority has installed CCTV cameras in taxis as part of a pilot project to monitor...
RTA plans to convert buses into CNG mode
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is planning to convert its entire fleet of buses into the compressed natural gas (CNG) mode and a pilot project in this regard will start in two months, a top official said on Tuesday on the sidelines of UITP Dubai and Mobility Expo.
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INTERVIEW: Uber drives job growth in the Middle East
Source: www.zawya.com
"Over 19,000 work opportunities have been created in the Middle East over the last...
Clueless taxi drivers vex Dubai residents
For all taxi passengers in Dubai who wonder why they end up in Deira after asking to go to Dubai Media City, the answer may lie in how the drivers are getting trained. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) currently requires all taxi drivers in Dubai to undergo training and final evaluation.
Dubai Taxi opens Clearing Office to serve employees
The Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC), Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened Transactions Clearing Office for processing employees' transactions at its Head Office (1st floor, Drivers Services Center) as part of DTC's endeavours to provide new services to employees at nominal fees in a bid to raise their satisfaction rating.
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More people booking Dubai taxis over the phone
In 2011, the number of cabs booked by cab users through the Booking and Despatch Center at RTA's Public Transport Agency increased to 5,080,903 bookings, up by 16 per cent, as compared to 4,393,826 bookings in 2010. The total number of calls also increased by 20.9 per cent, going up to 7,256,236 calls in 2011, as compared to the number of calls in 2010.
Garbage truck causes Dubai highway gridlock
Dubai residents were given a taste of legendary Sheikh Zayed Road gridlock on Tuesday when a garbage collection truck tipped over on Sheikh Zayed Road early in the day. "I was stuck in traffic for more than an hour this morning," a Dubai Taxi driver named Mohammed Ashraf told Emirates 24|7. "I've not seen this kind of traffic for two years."
INTERVIEW: Uber drives job growth in the Middle East
Source: www.zawya.com
"Over 19,000 work opportunities have been created in the Middle East over the last...
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Sharjah taxi driver who handed back Dh1.7m has returned cash-filled briefcase before
SHARJAH // A taxi driver who returned a briefcase containing Dh1.7 million to its thankful owner said on Sunday it was not the first...
New Salik tolls could be key source of cash for Dubai
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has refused to comment on media reports it plans to add two Salik toll gates to the city’s roads, bringing the total number in the emirate to six. The gates, which charge drivers AED4 each time they pass through, were launched in July 2007 under a plan to cut down congestion on Dubai’s roads.
Mohammed opens Global Energy Forum
The Dubai Global Energy Forum opened on Sunday evening in the presence of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, as the keynote speakers including Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and Mohammed El Baradei drew world’s attention towards the serious pursuit of alternative energy sources.
Al Freej Bus lifts 50 thousand riders since debut last July 2015
Source: www.rta.ae
RTA’s Public Transport Agency lifted more than (50) thousand riders via the bus service branded ‘Al Freej Bus’ that had been launched last...
Spaceship-style floating homes coming to Dubai
By Michael Fahy www.thenational.ae
Dutch developer New Living on Water (NLW) is planning to unveil its futuristic-looking floating homes concept at Cityscape Global in Dubai next...
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Dubai’s RTA to boost taxi fleet by 40% to 7000 by...
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has revealed a new five-year plan that will see the emirate’s taxi fleet grow 40 per cent by 2021,...
EMGAS to open UAE compressed natural gas stations
Emirates Gas (EMGAS) promoted Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as the cleanest burning fuel today and a viable alternative in environmentally sustainable energy use. It hosted the conference to strengthen the use of alternative sources of energy in the UAE including clean fuels.
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RTA and Visa collaborate to study futuristic digital payment in transport and enable cashless...
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.
Dh0 starting charges when you book these cabs at Dubai airport
This is a limited time offer.
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 25 opening
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 Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) confirmed on Saturday.
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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 of drivers increasing from 886 to 11,500 between 1995 and...
