The RTA is planning to introduce taxi sharing services between Dubai and Abu Dhabi for less than AED 100 per person
Travelling from Abu Dhabi to Dubai? The commute just got almost 75 per cent cheaper with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launching a taxi-sharing pilot service!
On a trial basis for the moment, passengers can share rides between Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai and Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi.
. @rta_dubai has launched a new taxi-sharing pilot service that enables passengers to share rides between Ibn Battuta Centre in #Dubai and Al Wahda Centre in Abu Dhabi. This initiative aims to provide a convenient, fast, and affordable transportation option. This pilot service… pic.twitter.com/RElQY4L5yH
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 4, 2024
Depending on its success over the next six months, the service could expand to additional locations.
Adel Shakri, Director of Planning and Business Development at the RTA, said that these two locations were chosen after a thorough analysis of potential routes.
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He added that the goal is to reduce travel costs for frequent commuters between the two emirates. Both shopping centres are well-connected to public transport and parking facilities.
“Passengers can save significantly with this service, reducing costs by up to 75 per cent when four riders share a taxi. Each passenger would pay just AED 66, compared to the full fare for a single rider,” explained Shakri.
When two passengers share a taxi, the fare is AED 132 each, while three passengers would pay AED 88 each. And the best part? You can pay using bank cards or nol cards.
This initiative not only aims to ease traffic congestion by promoting shared rides but also contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing carbon emissions and limiting unlicensed transport services.
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