From the Gulf News article
Many convenient ways of paying traffic fines
By Rayeesa Absal, Staff Reporter
Published: January 30, 2009, 23:33
Abu Dhabi: There are several ways in which motorists may pay traffic fines imposed on their vehicles. Penalty charges may be paid directly at the traffic departments or more conveniently, online.
Other modes of payment include over the [...]
Log your complaint
Learner drivers who fail driving tests, can appeal against the decision by filing a complaint on the RTA’s website www.rta.ae, call customer service number 8009090 or go to any Licensing Agency office to file an appeal.
The complaint will be referred to the committee, which investigate and take action.
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From today’s Khaleej Times
RTA proposes flexible hours
By Joy Sengupta (Our staff reporter)
20 May 2008
DUBAI — Flexible work timings in both private and government offices is the new mantra being advocated by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to control the increasing traffic rush in Dubai.
Abdul Mohsen Younis Ibrahim, CEO of the Strategy and [...]
RTA allows carpooling; signs pact with big firms
EMPLOYEES from the same company have been allowed to use the same vehicle while going for work, a scheme known as carpooling which is aimed at pulling people away from using private cars to mass transportation
The arrangement shall be licenced by the Roads and Transport Authority [...]
Waterbus on the Creek will now run after midnight
Gulf News Staff ReportPublished: May 03, 2008, 00:06
Dubai: The Waterbus between Dubai Old Souq and Al Sabkha stations will now run from midnight to 6am as well, the Roads and Transport Authority announced.
The ferry service runs every 30 minutes and the fare is Dh4. A senior [...]
Single Water Bus trip for 3 stationsBy a staff reporter
26 April 2008
DUBAI — A new service for Water Bus passengers to travel to three stations in a single trip was launched by the Marine Agency at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) recently.
The service being offered on Line B3 aims at easing congestion [...]
Call 8004353 to report dangerous drivers in Dubai. You need to give the correct number plate details ( the number, colour, the emirate, and for Dubai any alphabet.) They will ask you details about the offence and where it happened, and the make of the car.
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Commuters on the streets can now hail taxis by SMS
By Ashfaq Ahmed, Chief ReporterPublished: April 20, 2008, 00:34
Dubai: Passengers in Dubai no longer have to go through the daunting task of hailing a taxi on the road as they can now call one by just sending an SMS from their mobile phones, said [...]
You got a fast car And I got a plan to get us out of here – Tracy Chapman’s Grammy winning song ‘Fast Car’
Rev..Rev..rev a bikeDown Shk. Zayed RoadMerrily merrily merrilyBreakdowns and jams -worry no more!
