RTA Introduces Taxi-Sharing Pilot Service Between Dubai And Abu Dhabi

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced a new pilot program for a taxi-sharing service, allowing passengers to share rides between Ibn Battuta Centre in Dubai and Al Wahda Centre in Abu Dhabi. This six-month initiative aims to offer a fast, convenient, and affordable transportation option, with plans for expansion to other locations based on the program’s success.

“Ibn Battuta Centre in Dubai and Al Wahda Centre in Abu Dhabi were selected after a thorough analysis of potential routes for the shared taxi service between the two emirates. 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,” explained Adel Shakri, Director of Planning and Business Development at the Public Transport Agency of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority.

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Shakri highlighted the program’s cost-saving benefits, noting, “The initiative would benefit passengers primarily by reducing costs by up to 75 percent when four passengers share a single taxi between the two emirates. In such cases, each passenger pays AED 66, sharing the cost rather than one passenger covering the full fare.” The fare structure allows for flexible pricing: AED 132 per passenger when two riders share a taxi, and AED 88 for three passengers.

The RTA aims to address traffic congestion and environmental concerns by encouraging shared rides, which helps lower carbon emissions and limits unlicensed transport services. Passengers can pay via bank cards or nol cards and can expect a secure, smooth, and comfortable journey. RTA taxis are equipped with safety features, including cameras linked to the Operations Control Centre and systems that monitor driver performance.

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