For people travelling in Dubai and around the emirate, know that sometimes you need a taxi to get by. However, if you take a taxi, you have to be ready to shell out a lot more than you were on a transport with a bus. But what if we tell you that you can save up to 75% with a taxi-sharing pilot service? Yes, operating between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, here’s all you need to know about the pilot service that has been launched on November 4, Monday.
Dubai RTA Launches Ride-Sharing Taxis Between Abu Dhabi & Dubai
As revealed by the Dubai RTA, it has launched its new taxi-sharing pilot service that will be plying between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. With this initiative, passengers will be able to save up to 75% on their travelling costs. With the aim of offering a convenient and fast transportation option that’s also affordable, it is expected to continue for the next six months. After this, as mentioned by the RTA, this will be expanded to other locations as well. So, basically, with the service, passengers will be able to share their rides between the Ibn Battuta Centre in Dubai and the Al Wahda Centre in Abu Dhabi.
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It Will Save Up To 75% On Travel
In case you’re wondering why this initiative was introduced, it has been done to make commuters between Dubai and Abu Dhabi feel at ease. As both locations are well connected to transportation hubs, it makes sense to introduce a taxi-sharing option for people that will make a more economical option available. In fact, this initiative is expected to benefit passengers by reducing costs by up to 75 per cent, which means four passengers will be able to share a single taxi between the two cities.
Since you’re talking about the cost, it’s worth mentioning that since two writers share a fare, the cost will be AED132 per passenger. And if there are three riders sharing the same travel, they will have to shell out AED88. Not to mention, with the introduction of ride-sharing options, there’s bound to be less traffic on the road as well as comparatively less carbon emissions.
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