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DUBAI, UAE: Hala, the joint venture between the RTA and Careem, has today announced that in line with RTA guidelines, four passengers will be allowed to travel in Hala (Dubai Taxi) Vans booked on the Careem app. Previously, all taxi travel had been restricted to two passengers per vehicle.
Due to the two rows of passenger seating present in Hala Van Taxis, four passengers can sit two to a row, to maintain social distancing. The price for the Van service is identical to the price for a regular Taxi.
With limited Dubai Taxi Vans available for street hail in the city, booking on the Careem app allows riders to secure their personnel ride from the comfort of their homes, and see their waiting time and fare upfront. Average arrival times for Hala Vans currently sit at 6 minutes.
Clemence Dutertre, CEO of Hala, said: “As ever, we remain committed to using technology to unlock easy movement around Dubai. We are pleased to announce this positive move and hope it can make travel that little bit simpler for those of our riders who need to travel in groups, whether that be friends or families.”
How to book:
- Open the Careem app and select ‘Hala Taxi’
- Confirm your pickup location, and enter your destination
- Choose ‘Hala - Van Taxi’ from the list of car types, seeing your waiting time and far upfront
For further information, please visit www.halaride.com or follow @hala_ride on Instagram, @halaride on Facebook and @halaride on Twitter.
About Hala
Hala is here to revolutionise the way people get around their cities, unlocking this incredible region for everyone. Inspired by the innovation that embodies Dubai, Hala is driven by a motivation to progress public transportation by harnessing and leveraging the power of progressive and emerging technologies to make public transportation safe, seamless and available to get people to wherever they work, rest or play; ultimately boosting the economic potential of the region. www.halaride.com
Media Contacts:
Shehla Momin at Houbara Communications
052 450 7108
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