He added that Hala is also working on several incentive programs to ensure that as many drivers as possible are on the roads, especially during peak hours. The RTA issued a statement saying it was aware of the problems with the availability of taxis in Dubai in recent weeks. Another resident said it has become very difficult to book an RTA taxi in recent weeks. Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded the Traffic Safety Awards to 53 outstanding drivers who have suffered a minimum number of offences. This decision reflects DTC`s commitment to rewarding employees` efforts and increasing employee satisfaction. which, in turn, will encourage them to improve their professional performance. RTA`s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) concluded a 5-day job fair on June 15. The event aimed to attract a wide range of candidates looking for a single placement as a taxi driver to join the DTC fleet driver team serving customers from all members of the community. “RTA is working with taxi franchises to ensure on-time availability of taxis to meet the increased demand for taxis due to the intense calendar of events across the city,” a representative said. RTA`s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has launched two Ramadan initiatives for taxi drivers. This initiative reflects DTC`s appreciation for its taxi drivers who work in exceptional circumstances caused by the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.

Dubai Marina and Town Square had no taxis available, Business Bay had a waiting time of 37 minutes and Damac Hills had a waiting time of 15 minutes. âWhen I leave work at the marina in the evening, it is impossible to wave to a taxi or book one.â The National tried to call a taxi via the Hala Taxi section of the Careem app during peak hours between 16:30 and 18:30. The RTA works with taxi franchises to ensure that taxis are widely used. Antonie Robertson/The National Mr Sutton said that in one case he paid more than 100 dirhams ($27) for a routine one-way ticket, which typically costs 30 dirhams on an RTA taxi. RTA`s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has opened a self-disinfection stand for taxi drivers at its Muhaisnah residence. The move is part of the DTC`s efforts to strengthen measures to protect drivers from COVID-19 until the end of their daily work, which will also improve the safety of taxi drivers and transport chiefs said the lack of available taxis was due to “unprecedented growth” in passenger numbers due to a return to offices and schools. and Expo 2020, which opened in Dubai in early October. “The RTA plans to increase the number of taxis in Dubai in the coming weeks, and we are working closely with our franchise partners to ensure these vehicles are part of Hala`s platform as a next step,” he said.

Demand for Hala taxis has outstripped supply, said Basil Hovakeemian, Hala`s chief executive. Pawan Singh/The bosses of National Taxi in Dubai said they were hiring additional drivers and offering bonus programs to address the lack of taxis available during peak hours. Commuters in Dubai have expressed frustration at not being able to call RTA taxis since early October. “I`ve been living in the marina in the same building for about four years now and unless one or two taxis are patiently waiting outside, there was usually always one around the corner to jump,” said Kirsten Rock Keogh, a 29-year-old teen happiness coach. In simpler terms, this has led to higher demand than higher supply. With all these reasons to move around the city during rush hour, there aren`t always enough taxis to serve everyone.â Now, when I leave the tower, I meet other people standing on the sidewalk waiting for taxis, and all of them also seem to be trying to book via Careem or Uber. “Often I can`t find a taxi, otherwise [the app] will find a taxi more than 20 minutes away, whereas normally a taxi would arrive within five minutes,” said engineer Steven Reilly, 36. RTA`s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has started distance training for taxi drivers using sophisticated technologies. The stage ensures the continuity of training and the provision of services par excellence, taking into account the sanitary conditions in force. Residents of the suburbs also suffer from a lack of available taxis.

“If you use Uber, taxis are available, but they can be up to twice as expensive as an RTA taxi. More riders will be recruited in the coming weeks, Hovakeemian said, but he urged patience as changes were introduced and new recruits were trained. In the meantime, we would like to ask commuters to plan their trips, use various public transport and the metro, especially during major events, and book taxis through the Dubai Taxi Corporation, Careem and Uber apps to ensure that the required reservations are met. call an RTA taxi on the street or a taxi on the Hala taxi section of the Careem app in the past few weeks. “In many parts of Dubai, it`s not that customers can no longer call RTA taxis through Hala, it`s just that we`ve seen unprecedented and huge growth in the city as people return to offices, schools, social outings, in addition to several events in Dubai, including Expo 2020,” said Basil Hovakeemian, Ceo of Hala. The city has recovered strongly and the economy has experienced unprecedented massive growth, all industries/companies are working hard to meet the needs of all consumers. Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced a number of precautions to support the school transport service from the start of the new academic semester. This initiative aims to protect students from the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. RTA`s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) is preparing for the new school year by introducing a consistent set of precautions to protect against the spread of Covid-19 in its school transport service. This decision reflects the policies of Dubai`s leaders to provide students with a healthy and safe environment par excellence. RTA`s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has signed an agreement with Landmark Group, one of the leading retail and hospitality providers in the MENA region, to link the DTC app to its Shukran loyalty points program. Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and the American University of Sharjah (AUS) will strengthen their collaboration in relevant academic and research areas.

“We`re expanding incentives and budgets for captains and we`re really looking at different angles to ensure the best quality of service,” said Mr. Hovakeemian. RTA`s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has announced that passenger demand for its “In Safe Hands” service has continued unabated despite the challenges of Covid-19. Public acceptance of the service is attributed to its privacy, comfort and safety on the road for a wide range of drivers, especially children, students, women and the elderly and local residents. RTA`s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has introduced a remote employee training model via the smart LinkedIn Learning app. 120 employees benefited from the online training programs on the platform – I live in Mudon and we had visitors over the weekend,” said Peter Murphy. The emirate`s roads and transport authority has urged commuters to take public transport in the meantime. RTA`s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) recently hosted a 2020 Government Innovation Lab on Remote Communication Technology in line with applicable preventive health measures. Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has deployed 45 state-of-the-art bespoke commercial buses and coaches to provide premium mobility services to private and government sector employees, tourists and visitors to various events across the emirate. “Our captains have done a tremendous job and effort in staying online and helping people get around during peak hours, and so we can maintain that with this influx of people into the city, we`re offering these bonuses.” “There are a lot of them on the street, but they all seem already reserved to show their red light. Dubai`s taxis are experiencing an increase in passenger numbers lately.

All photos are by Antonie Robertson / National Huawei announced the winners of the Huawei Developer Competition 2020 in the United Arab Emirates, an annual competition in the Middle East and Africa, at a virtual event. Huawei has named nine winners from various industries in the UAE. “Usually we would go out and take one on the street, but they haven`t been available lately,” said Aaron Sutton, 32, who works in marketing and lives in JBR, Dubai. “To do this, we offer bonuses and guarantees to be online and accept bookings during peak hours. RTA`s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ZeMaas Inc., which offers a range of cutting-edge technology solutions in the logistics sector. The MoU aims to revolutionise logistics delivery services in Dubai and enable the DTC to play a central role in this important area. Mohammed Obaid Al Mulla, Board Member of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Chairman of the Customer Council, reaffirmed RTA`s commitment to increasing community satisfaction by offering seniors in the UAE a 20% discount on limousine services. .