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Careem to offer on demand Dubai Taxis

By on February 27, 2017 in Dubai Transport, Living in Dubai

Careem has started to offer booking of RTA operated Dubai Taxis through its app. Existing customers will see the new “Taxi” car type as an option and new users to Careem will need to download the app from their app store and register an account to get started. No credit card details are needed to […]

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Makani enabled on 4,500 Dubai taxis

By on December 29, 2016 in Living in Dubai, Dubai Transport

Over 4,500 taxi cabs in Dubai are now linked with Makani, the new addressing system in Dubai. Makani, an Arabic word which means ‘my location’, uses a 10-digit number linked to a GPS coordinate. Makani is a satellite address system introduced by Dubai Municipality is accurate down to a metre and even shows the location […]

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Dubai Taxis to have CCTV Cameras to watch the Drivers

Dubai Taxis to have CCTV Cameras to watch the Drivers

By on December 10, 2016 in Living in Dubai, Dubai Transport

Dubai Taxi Corporation has planned to equip 1,500 taxis with CCTV cameras by the end of this year. The cameras will focus the driver only. Dr Yousif Al Ali, CEO of Dubai Taxi, clarified that the move is to only help the RTA to monitor the behavior of taxi drivers. None of the cameras will […]

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Taxis taken in malls are expensive as call centre charges apply

Taxis taken in malls are expensive as call centre charges apply

By on August 21, 2016 in Living in Dubai, Dubai Transport

Recently, Dubai residents have started to note, and complain, that taxis taken from the malls are bit steeper than taxis hailed on the streets. Responding to such reports, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has clarified that taxis in the malls are usually requested by mall managements from the call centre so call center charges […]

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RTA installed CCTV Cameras in Dubai Taxis

By on January 27, 2016 in Dubai Technology, Dubai Transport, Living in Dubai

Commuters Beware! The Roads and Transport Authority has installed CCTV cameras in taxis as part of a pilot project to monitor the performance of drivers and for general security. The pilot phase is expected to last a few months and during this period feedback will be taken from drivers and passengers. The RTA is yet […]

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Dubai taxi fares increased again within 12 months

Dubai taxi fares increased again within 12 months

By on November 22, 2015 in Cost of Living, Living in Dubai

Dubai taxi fares increased again within 12 months. Taxi commuters will now have to shell out an additional 11 fils per kilometre, while passengers heading from airport will have to pay 21 fils per kilometre. Previously, taxi flag down rate was increased from Dh3 to Dh5 and the minimum fare was raised from Dh10 to […]

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RTA drops the price bomb: Dubai Taxis will be more expensive now

By on November 24, 2014 in Cost of Living, Dubai Transport, Living in Dubai

Another hike in the cost of living for Dubai residents. As announced today by RTA, the flag down rates of taxis in Dubai will increase from Dh3 to Dh5 from December 1. RTA has also revised the basic charges for booking cabs, with the non-peak hour bookings costing Dh8, up from Dh6, and the peak-hour […]

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Aunik dedicated Dubai Taxi for hospitals

Aunik, RTA and NETS launch dedicated Dubai Taxis for hospitals

By on June 7, 2014 in Dubai Transport, Living in Dubai

Non-Emergency Transport Services (NETS) in association with RTA has launched Aunik, dedicated taxis in Dubai, offering specialised service round the clock. The first of its kind service in the region, Aunik taxis are equipped with wheelchair lift, customised seating facilities for patients as well as a trained driver. The vehicles are designed for non-emergency travel […]

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Dubai taxis to accept Nol card, debit and card payments

By on February 25, 2014 in Dubai Transport

Dubai taxi users can now pay their fares via Nol, debit and credit cards, the Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA) has announced recently. The move came as a result of the signing of a partnership between the RTA and payment solutions provider Network International. The card payment system will be introduced in phases […]

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Dubai Taxis to have sensor driven automatic meters soon

By on September 27, 2013 in Living in Dubai

  When you sit in a taxi in Dubai, you can see a notice that if the meter is not in operation when you reach your destination, the ride will be free. Not any more. As reported by Gulf News, Taxi meters in Dubai will turn on automatically the moment a passenger enters the vehicle, […]

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