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In the context of the Cooperation Agreement signed between Dar Al-Ber Society and the Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC), Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), employees and cabdrivers of DTC have recently donated funds for carrying a host of charitable projects in a number of Islamic countries.

The Licencing Agency at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is all set to release about 125 distinguished vehicle licensing plates comprising 2, 3, 4 and 5-digit number plates through its 76th Open Auction due on May 19.

The revised flag-down rate is applicable only on taxis being booked through the RTA’s Booking and Dispatch Centre during morning rush hours from 7 to 10am and evening rush hours from 4 to 8pm from Saturday to Wednesday. On Thursdays, Fridays, Eids, official holidays and official events, the new fare will be applicable from 4pm to midnight only.

The Filipino community has shown the highest affinity for Dubai Metro, followed by Indians and Europeans, while Emirati commuters make up 12 per cent of Metro users, according to a study conducted by the RTA.

The Customers Council, Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has recently held its 11th gathering to discuss passenger transport on public taxis with the aim of gathering broader suggestions towards upgrading this vital sector in the Emirate of Dubai. The gathering was attended by Mohammed Obaid Al Mulla, RTA Board Member, CEO and Customer Council Chairperson, as well as Dr. Aysha Al Busmait, Director of Customer Services; Abdullah Yousef Al Ali, Director of Franchise and Enforcement, Public Transport Agency and Hussain Al Banna, Director of Traffic Dep’t, Traffic & Roads Agency.