Taxis to Fit in with the Tourism Identity of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, 18th February 2015

The Centre for Regulations of Transport by Hire Cars announced today the launch of a fleet of 270 new "Mercedes Vito Compact" taxis, similar to the airport taxis. The launch will undergo an initial trial period to asset the vehicle mechanical and technical aspect as well as the public feedback.

The new taxis display a higher level of luxury and spaciousness with leather seats arranged facing each other and rear seats to accommodate 5 passengers. The taxis are equipped with all the necessary safety features and come complete with a transparent privacy glass that provides the passengers and the driver with a sound-proof privacy.

The new taxis will run on eco-friendly green Diesel, and will be equipped with an easy-to-use intercom system for communications between the passenger and driver; vehicles will also be equipped with up-to-date Metre data unit (MDT). In addition to that, the new taxis are wheelchair accessible via special ramps and fitted with special locks to secure the wheelchair in place for those with special needs to use.  

Commenting on the launch, Mohamed Darwish Al Qamzi, General Manager of The Centre for Regulation of Transport by Hire Cars, said: "We are running this launch trial in line with The Centre's efforts to provide integrated transport services which reflect Abu Dhabi's tourism identity and fulfill the needs of all members of society. We have conducted various studies to sustain the level of excellence and quality development of taxi services offered to the public in the emirate".

Al Qamzi also pointed out that the taxi transport companies are providing training for drivers on how to drive the new taxis and use the latest technologies & features on board.

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About the Centre:
The Centre for Regulation of Transport by Hire Cars was established pursuant to Law No. ‎‎(19/2006) issued by HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu ‎Dhabi.‎

 The Centre aims to develop the taxi transport sector to the highest international levels of quality. The Centre increases the taxi transport reliability as comfortable and safe transport through the ‎development of Laws, regulations and governing principles, and through studying the changes in ‎demand of taxi service.‎

The Centre has its own financial and administrative independence as well as full legal ‎capacity to manage taxi transport sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.‎

For more information, please contact:
Ahmad Dajani
Viola Public Relations
Mobile: 050 382 1865
E-mail: ahmad.dajani@viola.ae 

Mohamed Fawaz Hakim
Sr. Coordinator - Communication
Phone: 02 417 3880
E-mail: mohamed.hakim@transad.ae

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