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Taxi-sharing service begins between Dubai and Abu Dhabi

News Desk 2 30/12/2024 0

On a 6-month trial basis Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has launched a taxi-sharing pilot service, allowing passengers to share rides between Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai and Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi. The service will run for six months and is designed to offer a convenient, fast, and

Transport

Dubai City’s trade centre roundabout set to get a significant upgrade

Arnold Pinto 28/10/2024 0

Project worth AED696 million Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced an AED696.414 million payout for the Trade Centre Roundabout Development Project, a key public infrastructure initiative to enhance one of Dubai City’s most crucial road traffic intersections. The current traffic roundabout connects Sheikh Zayed Road with five major streets: Sheikh

Transport

Dubai RTA earned AED3.7 billion from digital transactions in 2023

News Desk 2 06/10/2024 0

821 million transactions conducted Dubai Roads and Transport Authority’s digital revenues for 2023 soared by 16.8% over 2022, reaching AED 3.705 billion. The digital transactions conducted through the Dubai RTA’s channels reached 821 million, a slight 1% increase from 2022. Notably, transactions via the transport agency’ smart apps surged to 15.299 million, reflecting a

Transport

InsuranceMarket.ae is the new name for Dubai Metro’s Mashreq station

Arnold Pinto 05/09/2024 0

10-year naming rights deal signed Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded InsuranceMarket.ae, the UAE’s largest insurance platform, the naming rights to Mashreq metro station in Dubai City for the next decade. Mashreq metro station on the Red Line of the Dubai Metro network is being rebranded as the InsuranceMarket metro station for ten […]

Transport

Dubai sees surge in public transport use in H1 2024

Arnold Pinto 12/08/2024 0

Metro, taxis, and public buses prove popular Approximately 361 million riders utilised various modes of public transport in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in the first half of 2024, representing a 6% increase from the 340.5 million riders in the first half of 2023. Dubai’s public transit modes include the metro, tram, public buses, […]

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Explore Dubai City with new hop-on-hop-off bus service

News Desk 2 08/08/2024 0

All-day trip costs AED35 Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is launching a hop-on-hop-off bus service to offer UAE residents and visitors an immersive way to explore Dubai City’s landmarks and attractions. Dubai’s RTA will operate the new service starting in September 2024. The service, featuring buses with a striking livery, will operate daily from […]

Tech Transport

World’s first 3D-printed abra begins trial in Dubai

News Desk 2 16/07/2024 0

Vessel carries 20 passengers Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has launched what is said to be the world’s first 3D-printed abra (traditional Emirati passenger boat), marking a significant milestone in maritime transport innovation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The 3D-printed abra combines traditional Arab boat-building design with advanced 3D-printing

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Dubai’s RTA unveils AI-driven road inspections project

News Desk 2 15/07/2024 0

Special vehicle inspects Dubai’s roads Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has deployed a vehicle equipped with AI-assisted automated road damage detection and traffic diversion technology to inspect Dubai emirate’s road network. The newly launched pilot initiative is part of Dubai RTA’s commitment to harnessing cutting-edge digital technologies to enhance

Transport UAE

Dubai City gets 2 new circular public bus routes

News Desk 2 10/07/2024 0

For key residential and commercial areas Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched two new circular bus routes, DH1 and DA2, to boost Dubai City’s public transportation network. Introducing these routes signifies Dubai RTA’s effort to enhance connectivity between key residential and commercial areas and major transit hubs in the Gulf

Logistics Transport

Dubai RTA signs pact to transform Dubai’s commercial transport sector

News Desk 2 03/07/2024 0

Incorporating a new digital platform Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has partnered with Trukker Technologies, a Dubai-based logistics and transportation company, to launch a digital platform to boost the efficiency and accessibility of commercial transport options in Dubai emirate. The digital platform will be a centralised hub connecting transportation companies

Transport

Dubai Public Transit Modes Carried 5.9m Riders For Eid

Arnold Pinto 08/05/2024 0

Dubai Metro Carried 2.32m Passengers During the significant Eid Al Fitr holiday period, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (Dubai RTA) recorded a staggering 5.9 million passengers using various modes of public transit across Dubai emirate. From April 10-12, 2024, Dubai’s bustling transport network witnessed a surge in ridership across multiple platforms. The

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Pilot Co-Working Space Opens At BurJuman MS

News Desk 1 26/03/2024 0

Dubai RTA Partners With Private Entity Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (Dubai RTA) has unveiled a unique initiative in collaboration with The Co-Spaces, a business incubator endorsed by Dubai SME. This pilot project, WO-RK, features an innovative co-working concept within the bustling premises of BurJuman metro station on the Dubai Metro’s Green Line. The

Transport UAE

Dubai’s traffic incident management project set to expand

Dan Ngiam 19/03/2024 0

Dubai RTA and Dubai Police in new partnership Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (Dubai RTA), in collaboration with Dubai Police General HQ, has unveiled plans to expand the Traffic Incident Management Unit project in Dubai emirate by integrating four main road corridors by the end of 2024. This expansion will increase the coverage from 13 […]

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Dubai’s RTA pushes for eco-friendly electric delivery bikes in Dubai

News Desk 1 25/12/2023 0

Shift to zero-emission transportation means is on Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a new initiative to convince Dubai-based delivery companies to switch to eco-friendly electric delivery bikes from the currently widely used petrol-powered motorbikes. The RTA programme broadly aims to develop the infrastructure of transport businesses operating