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Little impact of Metro on car rental business
The car rental business in Dubai has not been impacted much by the Dubai Metro and, according to leading players in the industry, there is enough room for different modes of transport to co-exist in the city.
Going the Metro way
Gradually life is going the Metro way in Dubai. It seems more and more people now prefer to travel by train, leaving their cars home. It not only saves them the ordeal of traffic snarls, but is a source of convenience as well.
Why higher petrol prices are good for the UAE
Dubai Metro is a shining example of forward-thinking city planning. The multi-billion dollar system can help address the transportation needs of Dubai’s growing population, serving visitors, reducing traffic congestion, and preserving the great lifestyle that residents enjoy.
Commuters still find it tough to ride the Dubai Metro
Readers find the Metro to be a good solution when they have the time to spare but prefer other modes of transportation as it only requires you to get on and off once. Gulf News asked its readers what their options would be.
Project completion hits 97% in Rashidiya Metro Station bridges, 95% in Meydan bridges: Al Tayer
H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), announced that project completion has reached 97 per cent in the bridges at the approaches of the entry/exit points of Rashidiya Metro Station, and 95 per cent of bridges and roads leading to Meydan Racecourse at Nad al-Sheba area.
Dubai Metro at 818 miles per hour
This video was taken (12.09.09), and shows the journey from Nakheel Harbor and Tower Station, to Rashidiya Station – currently the longest journey that can be taken on the Red line.
Public grievances must be addressed
With more emphasis being put on the residents of Dubai using public transport, the issue of customer feedback and addressing grievances is extremely important. Moreover, with the volume of passengers increasing, the number of cases is bound to go up as well.
