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RTA to auction special number plates. Image credit: RTA

RTA to auction premium car number plates soon: Check dates

The RTA will auction 350 number plates comprised of two-digit plates for vintage cars, and three, four and five-digit plates for private vehicles

RTA to open 3 new metro link bus routes phot courtesy RTA

Dubai’s RTA has launched these 3 new metro link bus routes

The RTA has said it will make improvements to the journey times of 48 other routes in addition to the new bus routes

Careem partners RTA in Dubai

Careem, RTA partner to launch ‘School Rides’ in Dubai

The company said its customers can select the ‘School Rides’ car type on its multiservice app to book affordable school rides for their children

Dubai Metro hits new milestone with over two billion riders

The metro has a fleet of 129 modern trains that caters to the mobility needs of the community across the city’s 53 metro stations

Abu Dhabi parking free

Free public parking in Abu Dhabi for Eid Al Fitr holiday

The transport authority urged drivers to avoid parking in prohibited areas and blocking traffic movement

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Dubai announces free parking during Eid Al Fitr 2023

The Roads and Transport Authority has also announced the hours of operation of its services and revised timings for public transport operations

Dubai and Cruise Chevy Bolt

Dubai issues law regulating autonomous vehicles

The city aims to deploy 4,000 autonomous vehicles by 2030 and the rollout is expected to alleviate traffic congestion and cut harmful emissions

driverless vehicles courtesy twitter: RTA

Driverless taxis: Testing begins in Jumeirah 1, shares RTA

In February last year, RTA and Cruise joined forces to run the maiden autonomous taxi service in the city

Dubai RTA opens two bridges, one tunnel

Dubai’s RTA opens two bridges, one tunnel under $1.4bn traffic plan

The project is aimed at easing traffic flow between Al Khaleej Street, Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road and Al Ghubaiba Road

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Dubai premium number plates fetch a total of Dhs38.21m

RTA offered a total of 90 premium number plates for bidding during the 112th Open Auction

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Dubai taxi e-hail service adoption to reach 80%, says RTA

According to RTA’s plan, Hala will promote the e-hailing service by creating new channels to draw more users

Dubai: 90 number plates up for grabs at RTA's auction this March

Dubai: 90 number plates up for grabs at RTA’s auction this March

Number plates of two, three, four and five digits will be on offer

In partnership with RTA and Dubai Holding, Udrive has launched its Hatta fleet and service

RTA, Udrive partner to launch Dubai-Hatta fleet

The Hatta fleet has been activated with increased mileage allowances within the Udrive platform to provide affordable mobility solutions to and from the destination

Taxis in Dubai to become 100% eco-friendly by 2027

Taxis in Dubai to become 100% eco-friendly by 2027

A total of 11,371 taxis were operating in the emirate by end of 2022

Dubai's RTA opens Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Street, two bridges to ease traffic

Dubai’s RTA opens Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Street, two bridges to ease traffic

The project serves Dubai Silicon Oasis, over 25 universities and colleges, and a student population of 27,500 in addition to the surrounding developments

Dubai-Hatta Road Speed limit reduced

Dubai: RTA reduces speed limit on Dubai-Hatta Road

The new speed limit zone on the Dubai-Hatta Road covers approximately six kilometres

Dubai taxi fares slashed in Jan 2023

Dubai drops taxi fares with immediate effect

The tariff has been reduced from 2.19 per kilometre to 1.97 per kilometre

RTA buildings gets solar panels, installation reaches 75 per cent

Solar power system installation on RTA buildings is 75% complete

Solar panels have been installed on 15 out of 22 listed buildings and facilities, which include bus depots and multi-level parking terminals

over 2 million rider used public transport during NYE

New Year’s Eve: 2.1 million riders used public, shared transport, reveals Dubai’s RTA

The figure reflects a 33 per cent rise from last year’s number, which was 1,632,552 riders

Dubai announces programme to certify delivery riders

Dubai announces programme to certify delivery riders

The initiative aims to improve the performance of delivery motorbike riders

Dubai announces free parking for National Day holidays

RTA has also announced revised timings for its other services during the long weekend

RTA completes three roads 2022

Dubai’s RTA completes construction of internal roads in three residential areas

RTA has also begun constructing internal roads and street lighting works in four new residential communities: Margham, Lahbab, Al Lesaily and Hatta

All parking tickets in Dubai are now electronic

All parking tickets in Dubai are now electronic

RTA has fitted the parking machines with touch screens, which enables the entry of vehicle details

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Dubai’s RTA activates nol card to pay fares for The Palm Monorail rides

Residents, visitors and tourists can now use nol gold, silver or blue cards to pay for their daily journeys on The Palm Monorail

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Dubai’s RTA to resume four bus routes for Global Village’s 27th season

Global Village will open for visitors on Tuesday, October 25

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RTA approves services and development projects for Dubai Taxi

The Smart Collection project, one of the approved initiatives, aims to deliver smart, digital and sustainable services to taxi drivers by streamlining collection procedures

Dubai Airport

Renewal of driving licences to begin at Dubai International Airport later this year

The service will initially be provided from 8am to 8pm, and will be extended round the clock from the start of next year

Dubai’s RTA begins inspection campaign, buses of 286 schools and nurseries to be checked

The inspection covers the security, safety and cleanliness of buses, and permits for drivers and attendants along with their compliance with assigned tasks

Dubai’s RTA introduces rail automated system to enhance paperless transactions

A total of 11 business modules were identified as having the greatest need for digitisation as part of the project

RTA, ARCAB to collaborate

Dubai’s RTA to trial smart app to meet demand for medium-sized bus services

The platform will play a vital role in generating demand for micro-mobility networks by opening routes for medium-sized buses, aiming to attract a new segment of riders