The number of taxis operating in the Emirate of Dubai has reached more than 10,200 vehicles, operating throughout the day to transport passengers in all directions to all areas inside and outside the Emirate. The number of passengers in taxis during the first half of this year 15.7 million passengers.
The taxi service in the Emirate of Dubai is a necessary service for various social and age groups, both for residents and visitors, who reached 15.92 last year.
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) supervises the operation of the taxi service and manages its operation according to the best standards and conditions that ensure the delivery of the highest quality service.
The passenger can board the taxi in Dubai very quickly and easily, provided that he is aware of a number of things that govern and regulate its use of the service, which includes:
- The service can be requested through 4 channels including booking center and distribution, and smart application (Karim, Suhail), also can be booked the vehicle immediately by the road, and from airport ports as well as commercial centers and hotels.
- The minimum tariff is AED 12.
- Salik gates are charged by the customer.
- AED 20 will be added when exiting Dubai borders.
- The cost of waiting 50 fils per minute for all types of vehicles.
- It is forbidden to eat and drink inside taxis.
- Smoking is prohibited inside taxis.
- It is forbidden to bring animals inside all taxis.
- The passenger is responsible for maintaining personal property in case of loss or damage.
- Customers can pay by cash or Nol card (add 1 dirham to the meter) or credit card (add 2 dirhams to the meter).