As part of its strategy to improve the transportation system in the Emirate to meet international standards, The Center for Regulation of Transport by Hire cars (Trans AD) announced the implementation of tracking and dispatch system on a sample of cars for testing before the final launch in next few months.
This was announced during a press roundtable held by TransAD to update the media on the latest developments. TransAD also announced their plan to withdraw more than 4000 old taxis before the end of 2008.
TransAD announced that inspectors will be sent out periodically to ensure that drivers and operators are abiding by the laws and living up to the new standards as set by TransAD. To enforce the act, operators and drivers get audited and those who violate the law will be penalized and fined by TransAD.
Khaled Saleh Al Rashedi, General Manager of TransAD, stated during the press meeting that the Center started issuing beneficiary Certificates for releasing the compensation fund which will be AED 1000 per month per license for a period of 25 years, as stipulated by the law. This compensation shall be remitted by those who carry old licenses on the 25th of every month at the National Bank of Abu Dhabi.
Al Rashedi also declared that the cars will be equipped with a new state-of-art tracking and dispatch device provided by CERT InfoTrack, a UAE company specialized in developing these kinds of solutions. The device will include many useful features such as detailed maps of UAE, an electronic meter, a database recording system and will be able to accept payments through Credit Cards in foreseeable future. The dispatching services will be offered to public through a Call Centre, which will be accessible 24/7/365.
Dr. Robert Richards, CEO of CERT commented on this topic: "CERT is currently testing the system on some of the new cars and will be installing them on all cars in the next few months as per the roll-out plan of TransAD for customers to reserve their taxis. One central telephone number for all hire car companies will be in place, in addition to individual numbers for each of them".
Trans AD also confirmed that all taxi drivers are required to attend comprehensive training sessions and courses from the Emirates Driving School, which include geographical information about the Emirate, regulations governing taxi services and road traffic laws.
TransAD has already introduced a telephone number for any comments, 600 53 53 53, for the general public - encouraging people to call and give their input or feedback regarding any relevant matter. Mr. Al Rashedi stressed the importance of public participation in the development process and urged everyone to call and make a difference. (WAM)
This was announced during a press roundtable held by TransAD to update the media on the latest developments. TransAD also announced their plan to withdraw more than 4000 old taxis before the end of 2008.
TransAD announced that inspectors will be sent out periodically to ensure that drivers and operators are abiding by the laws and living up to the new standards as set by TransAD. To enforce the act, operators and drivers get audited and those who violate the law will be penalized and fined by TransAD.
Khaled Saleh Al Rashedi, General Manager of TransAD, stated during the press meeting that the Center started issuing beneficiary Certificates for releasing the compensation fund which will be AED 1000 per month per license for a period of 25 years, as stipulated by the law. This compensation shall be remitted by those who carry old licenses on the 25th of every month at the National Bank of Abu Dhabi.
Al Rashedi also declared that the cars will be equipped with a new state-of-art tracking and dispatch device provided by CERT InfoTrack, a UAE company specialized in developing these kinds of solutions. The device will include many useful features such as detailed maps of UAE, an electronic meter, a database recording system and will be able to accept payments through Credit Cards in foreseeable future. The dispatching services will be offered to public through a Call Centre, which will be accessible 24/7/365.
Dr. Robert Richards, CEO of CERT commented on this topic: "CERT is currently testing the system on some of the new cars and will be installing them on all cars in the next few months as per the roll-out plan of TransAD for customers to reserve their taxis. One central telephone number for all hire car companies will be in place, in addition to individual numbers for each of them".
Trans AD also confirmed that all taxi drivers are required to attend comprehensive training sessions and courses from the Emirates Driving School, which include geographical information about the Emirate, regulations governing taxi services and road traffic laws.
TransAD has already introduced a telephone number for any comments, 600 53 53 53, for the general public - encouraging people to call and give their input or feedback regarding any relevant matter. Mr. Al Rashedi stressed the importance of public participation in the development process and urged everyone to call and make a difference. (WAM)
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