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Get a taxi in Dubai in under 3.5 minutes by booking ride via app
The people of Dubai no longer need to spend long periods of time waiting for taxis. According to a new report many e-booked riders now get a cab within four minutes or less for their trips. According to Adel Shakri from the RTA's Public
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Dubai bans truck movement on Emirates Road during evening peak hours
Dubai authorities have placed a moratorium on the traffic of trucks using Emirates Road during night peak time 5.30pm-8pm. New restrictions start January 1st 2025 and apply to the area between Al Awir Street and Sharjah. The
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UAE: Burnt out due to traffic jams?
Hours of driving in traffic each working day could eat away at the health of an individual and motorists must take care of this, some say. One employee who commuted from Sharjah to Dubai, wept on the way home one day. She blew it after
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Drink driving in Dubai could land you in prison
In Dubai, drink driving continues to be a serious offense, with severe legal consequences for those caught behind the wheel under the influence. The
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Dubai commuters skip 1-hour bus queue with new Dh66 taxi-share service to Abu Dhabi
In the past, if they didn’t want to use the inter-city bus during peak hours, for some reason, they had to pay Dh250 for a taxi to the Capital
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UAE: RTA to trial new taxi-sharing service between Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Through this initiative, passengers shall be able to minimize their traveling expenses by up to 75% Raed Al Mughni, RTA spokesperson, explained
Read MoreUAE: Civil, criminal liability now on jaywalkers for accidents on 80 kmph roads
The latest UAE traffic law has banned pedestrians from crossing over roads which have a speed limit of 80kmph and above. It also absolves them from any civil or criminal liabilities that can emanate from non-compliance with this regulation, which
Read MoreDh15,000 for a solo trip: More UAE residents are traveling alone
A growing number of UAE residents are choosing to travel alone to popular tourist sites for purposes of self-exploration and for the ability to go around at their own time while also learning how to be more self-reliant and versatile. These
Read MoreUAE Announces New Traffic Law with Tougher Regulations and a Lower Age Requirement
The United Arab Emirates has initiated a concrete measure to upgrade its road safety laws with a new federal decree operational from March 29, 2025. This new law, specifically regarding traffic, also encompasses many regulations on lowering the
Read MoreDubai Parkin announces new parking system for Mall of the Emirates
From January 1st, 2025, the new system will be in place. A new paid parking system will be put in place at three major shopping malls in Dubai including Mall of the Emirates (MoE), starting January 1, 2025, it was announced on
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