Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) recently announced that it launched a new taxi-sharing pilot service between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The new service enables passengers to share rides between Ibn Battuta Centre in Dubai and Al Wahda Centre in Abu Dhabi.
With that launch, the RTA aims to provide a convenient, fast, and affordable transportation option. This pilot service duration is six months and based on the outcomes, the RTA might expand it to other locations in the future.
“This initiative aims to reduce travel costs, particularly for frequent commuters between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Furthermore, both locations are well-connected to public transportation hubs and parking facilities,” said Adel Shakri, director of planning and business development at the public transport agency of Dubai’s RTA.
Shakri added that the new taxi-sharing initiative would benefit passengers primarily by reducing costs by up to 75 percent when four passengers share a single taxi between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. “In such cases, each passenger pays AED66, sharing the cost rather than one passenger covering the full fare,” he stated.
Passengers can pay the fare via bank cards or nol cards. It’s important to note that the fare will be AED132 per passenger when two riders share the taxi, and AED88 when three passengers travel together.
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The RTA aims to reduce traffic congestion between Dubai and Abu Dhabi by promoting taxi-sharing. The initiative also benefits the environment by reducing carbon emissions and limiting unlicensed transport services. Furthermore, passengers can enjoy safe, smooth, and comfortable journeys in RTA taxis, which include safety features such as cameras connected to the Operations Control Center and systems for monitoring driver performance.
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