RTA Announces Taxi Sharing From Dubai to Abu Dhabi
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- May 14, 2025
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A 6 -month test of shared taxi services begins November 2024
The Dubai road and transport authority (RTA) has introduced a six -month pilot service for shared taxis. The service allows passengers to travel between the IBN Battuta Transport Hub in Dubai and Al Wahda Central Bus Station In Abu Dhabi.
This initiative is designed to provide a quick, convenient and profitable transport alternative for passengers Seijs to travel between the two main cities of the EAU. According to the pilot’s results, the RTA may consider expanding this taxi service shared to additional locations in the future.
According to the RTA, Ibn Battuta and the Wahda were chosen after a wide evaluation of possible routes that would benefit from the services shared between the two Emirates. This initiative aims to sacrifice a more affordable travel option, especially for frequent travelers, since both places are well integrated with public transport centers and parking.
Antique Interurban bus route It already operates between these two centers in the city; However, it can be full in peak hours and take longer than a taxi trip.
The RTA anticipates that passengers could reduce travel costs by up to 75 percent when four passengers share a single taxi. The fixed travel cost of proposing under the pilot scheme is AED 264, therefore ::
- 2 passengers sharing = aed 132 per person
- 3 passengers sharing = aed 88 per person
- 4 passengers sharing = aed 66 per person
The service also allows passengers to pay using bank cards or No cardsMaking the payment process convenient. The RTA notes that this initiative is expected to reduce traffic consultation through shared promotion trips, lowering carbon emissions and braking the demand for transport services without a license.
In addition, RTA taxis are equipped with security characteristics such as cameras linked to the operations and systems control center to monitor driver’s performance, ensuring that passengers enjoy safe, soft and comfortable trips.
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