Press Releases
Introducing Support, Transport and Rental Activities structure to regulate commercial transport activities
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced a new structure to regulate commercial transport activities named: ‘The Support, Transport and Rental Activities
01/08/2021
RTA’s revenues via digital platforms hit AED2.6 billion in 2020
His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), revealed that the total revenues of RTA collected via digital channels (e-payment portal and smart kiosks) amounted to AED2.655 billion in 2020.
31/07/2021
Honouring 250 taxi drivers and limo chauffeurs passing Dubai Way training
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) honoured 250 taxi drivers and limousine chauffeurs from a variety of franchise companies who had passed the Dubai Way training course run by the Dubai College of Tourism at Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing in Dubai (Dubai Tourism).
29/07/2021
RTA activates nol solutions for Dubai South
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has collaborated with Dubai South Logistics District on the automated launch of nol cards solutions in the district. The initiative is a key step towards boosting the strategic partnerships between RTA and national entities and providing high-level individual and corporate services.
27/07/2021
RTA and MND to explore developing new innovative urban ropeway
As part of its endeavours to come up with innovative solutions for developing an aerial transport network in Dubai, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with French mobility specialist MND, a leading company in the ropeways industry.
26/07/2021
RTA revises ferry schedules as of July 25th, 2021
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced a revised schedule of three lines of Dubai Ferry as of Sunday 25 July 2021, to improve the level of service offered to the community.
25/07/2021
Using artificial intelligence, high-tech to improve bus services
His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), revealed that RTA’s precautionary measures and initiatives applied to the scheduling and the operation of public buses, marine transit means and taxis had accelerated the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
24/07/2021
Organizing Eid initiative to delight orphans
RTA organised its humanitarian initiative for orphans on the occasion of Eid al-Adha through the distribution of Eid gifts, clothes and shopping vouchers to children
17/07/2021
RTA announces service timing during holiday of Eid Al Adha 1442H (2021)
The public are also advised to use digital payments and digital assets such as TVM and Digital Kiosks (IMK & ITIK) and our seek help from on ground station staff.
14/07/2021
Dubai Taxi’s control centre uses hi-tech to serve customer needs
Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has fitted its smart control and data analysis centre with ultra-modern technologies to cover the entire range of DTC’s services to customers
13/07/2021
RTA, Dubai Competitiveness Office hold workshop on Global Competitiveness
RTA, in collaboration with the Dubai Competitiveness Office at the Dubai Department of Economic Development, has recently held a virtual workshop for employees about the basics and importance of global competitiveness.
12/07/2021
RTA publishes Dubai Delivery Services Management Manual
RTA has recently published a comprehensive manual, The Activity Manual for Managing and Providing Delivery Services, governing the management of delivery services in Dubai
11/07/2021
RTA issues tender for 3 truck rest stops spanning 220k m2
The project offers an innovative model of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) aligned with the provisions of Law No (22) for 2015 governing PPP in Dubai.
10/07/2021
Al Tayer: Dubai made significant progress in transformation to a sustainable city under Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership
He pinned high hopes in migrating to a city that would serve people and improve wellbeing of residents through increased competitiveness and keeping up with future global trends in various fields.
07/07/2021
RTA completes initiative to display names of taxi drivers on top of taxis
RTA has completed an initiative for recognising taxi drivers who demonstrated high levels of social responsibility during the outbreak of Covid-19. RTA selected drivers who worked extra hours during the period of the pandemic for displaying their names on the yellow signs on top of taxis.
06/07/2021
RTA rolls out training of delivery bike drivers
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently been coordinating with the authorized drivers’ institutes to qualify instructors to undertake the training of drivers of delivery motorcyclists in the Emirate.
05/07/2021
Launching Mini Depot to improve bus operational efficiency
The new depot will house buses deployed on Route (F07) and (367) instead of sending them to the bus depots at Al Awir, Al Khawaneej and Al Ruwayah.
04/07/2021
RTA awards contract to improve 11 km long Saih Al Dahal Road
RTA has awarded a contract to improve and widen Saih Al Dahal Road connecting with Saih Al Salam Road and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
03/07/2021
RTA, Hypermedia sign 10-year partnership agreement to manage the metro advertising
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a partnership agreement for investment and management of the Dubai Metro outdoor advertising with Hypermedia FZ LLC.
30/06/2021
RTA wins Best International Innovation Award for the Rail Maintenance System
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has won the Best International Innovation Award in the field of Rails Infrastructure Maintenance Management System (RIMMS)
29/06/2021
Dubai Taxi honours Dubai Police team for roadside assistance to taxi drivers
RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has honoured a team of Dubai Police comprising of 1st Sergeant Abdul Rahman Abdo, 1st Policeman Mahmoud Shukri, and Sargent Shamis Al Shamsi for offering roadside assistance to DTC taxi drivers and cooperating during emergencies and road incidents
28/06/2021
Paperless transformation in issuing vehicles services certificates
RTA will discontinue printing 15 types of service certificates relating to vehicle services from all affiliated service providers and will issue and dispatch them via electronic channels (text messages and e-mails).
27/06/2021
RTA opens Oud Metha model bus station
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened Oud Metha Bus Station, the newest addition to bus stations featuring ultra-modern design rendering it a model station. It is integrated with the metro and taxi services as it is just 300 metres off Oud Metha Metro Station.
26/06/2021
Al Tayer explores cooperation with new British Consul to Dubai
His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), received UK Consul General to Dubai Simon Penney, and the accompanying delegation. The meeting discussed means of boosting cooperation and exchanging expertise between RTA and transport entities in the United Kingdom.
23/06/2021
Launching photography competition to promote public transportation
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a photography competition with prize money of AED 45,000 in collaboration with the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA).
22/06/2021
RTA provides legislative resources connected to artificial intelligence
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has succeeded in developing a prototype model based on utilising artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and Natural Language Processing (NLP), using a smart search engine to facilitate the search in RTA’s legislative resources, for employees on Intranet.
21/06/2021
RTA wins 'Dealing with Covid-19' Award 2021 from Harvard University Business Council
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has won the 'Dealing with Covid-19' Award 2021 in Diamond Level from the Harvard Business Council in recognition of its outstanding results in dealing with the pandemic.
20/06/2021
Hamdan bin Mohammed orders construction of 16-km cycling track alongside Jumeirah Beach
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, ordered the construction of a cycling track extending 16 km alongside Jumeirah Beach
19/06/2021
Dubai Taxi concludes successful Career Fair for taxi drivers
RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) concluded on June 15th, 2021, a successful 5-day career fair. The event aimed to attract a wide spectrum of candidates looking for placements as taxi drivers to join the team of DTC fleet drivers that serve clients from all community members.
16/06/2021
Customers Council ponders improvement of smart, e-services
The discussion session attracted a considerable number of community members from various nationalities amongst those benefiting from RTA’s smart and e-services.
15/06/2021
RTA inspects limos and taxis, hails compliance of operators
RTA praised the compliance of limousine operators and franchise taxi companies, working in tourism and recreational destinations in the emirate, with the rules and regulations governing these two sectors.
14/06/2021
Diverting 3 driver licensing services to smart and e-channels
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will divert three driver licensing services from customers happiness centres to smart and electronic channels as of mid-June 2021. Services to be diverted cover applications for renewing driver license, replacement of lost/damaged driver license, and the issuance of experience certificate for drivers.
13/06/2021
RTA undertakes integrated transport project around 9 Expo 2020 Bus Stations
RTA has endorsed a project for integrated transport and flexible mobility around 9 Expo 2020 bus stations. RTA shall undertake the project in collaboration with Nakheel, Dubai Silicon Oasis, TECOM, and Dubai Properties.
12/06/2021
Latifa bint Mohammed gives green light for governance system and 100-day plan to develop Al Quoz Creative Zone
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed, expressed her confidence in the ability of committee and executive team members of the Al Quoz Creative Zone to work together effectively to develop the project in accordance with the high standards outlined in its project plan.
12/06/2021
RTA, Dubai Police discuss operation of E-Scooter, Moped and Streetlighting
Discussions covered coordination between the two parties in the fields of transport security, traffic safety and the achievement of the strategic performance indicators along with the targets of the Dubai Traffic Safety Strategy 2017-2021.
09/06/2021
Dubai Taxi adds more services, features to DTC App
Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has added an array of new taxi services to the Dubai Taxi Application (DTC App). Examples of the newly activated services include the People of Determination Taxi, Ladies & Family Taxi, and the Airport Taxi,
08/06/2021
MoU with Zhong Tang Sky Railway Group to explore developing suspended transport network
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zhong Tang Sky Railway Group, a leading company in the suspended railways.
07/06/2021
RTA offers biofuel to power traditional Abras in July 2021
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has designated a station at Sabkha Marine Transport Station for supplying biofuel (Biodiesel 5) to traditional Abras operating on Dubai Creek, as of July 2021 year
06/06/2021
Awarding contract for constructing internal roads stretching 34.4 km in 3 residential areas
RTA has awarded a contract for constructing internal roads project at three residential communities namely Al Quoz 2, Nad Al Sheba 2 and Al Barsha South 3. The network, which spans 34.4 km in length, is expected to be completed in the second half of 2022. RTA is undertaking this project in response to the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,, and the orders of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
05/06/2021
RTA commends metro and tram riders for upkeeping safety and cleanliness standards
RTA hailed the riders of the Dubai Metro and Tram riders for maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the cabins and facilities of these vital mobility means and Dubai’s public transport in general
02/06/2021
Dubai Road Facilities Condition Index clocks 99%
Dubai’s Road Facilities Construction Condition Index has reached 98.95%, which translates the relentless efforts of various teams of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The technical assessment of road facilities condition is conducted under the Bridges Maintenance Management System (BMMS).
01/06/2021
Endorsing pioneering plan for emission-free public transport by 2050
RTA has endorsed a long-term plan to have zero emissions of public transport in Dubai by 2050. As such, it becomes the first government body in the MENA region to chart out such a comprehensive plan for public transport and related infrastructure.
31/05/2021
Shifting part of vehicle licensing services to smart platforms
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will shift several vehicle licensing certificates and payment of fines services to smart and electronic channels. Accordingly, the processing of these services will cease at customers happiness and service provider centres as of June 13, 2021.
30/05/2021
Opening 570m long bridge of three lanes on Al Khaleej Street
RTA has opened on (Saturday) 29th of march 2021, the main bridge on Al Khaleej Street extending 570 metres comprising of three lanes in the direction of Bur Dubai as well as a surface junction at the intersection of Al Khaleej Street and Omar bin Al Khattab Street.
29/05/2021
Dubai Taxi launches commercial buses service
Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has deployed 45 ultra-modern commercial buses and coaches, tailor-made to offer high-end mobility services to private and government sector employees, tourists and visitors of various events across the Emirate.
26/05/2021
Free Parking for vaccination centres visitors in Dubai
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced free parking spaces for vaccination centres’ visitors in the Emirate. About 50 parking spaces will be available nearby each of the existing vaccination centres and any additional future centres.
25/05/2021
Launching 5 new bus routes, cancels one and improves others as of June 2021
RTA will launch 5 new bus routes in Dubai as of June 1st, 2021. The step aims to enhance the internal bus network and integration with other mass transit services in the Emirate.
23/05/2021
Al Tayer: Dubai Investment Park, Expo Stations on Route 2020 to open on June 1st 2021
His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Taye announced that the Dubai Investment Park Station and Expo 2020 Station on Route 2020 of the Dubai Metro, which runs from Al Rashidiya Station on the Red Line to Expo 2020 Station, would be opened on June 1st, 2021.
22/05/2021
Renewing compliance with occupational health and safety standards
RTA reiterated its full implementation of occupational health and safety standards at all affiliated buildings, facilities and projects as well as public transit means.
19/05/2021
RTA to auction 350 premium plates of 2, 3, 4 and 5 digits
RTA is offering 350 catchy number plates of 2, 3, 4 and 5 digits for private and classic vehicles. Plates on offer bear (A-B-H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W) codes. This 64th online auction is the second of its kind this year.
18/05/2021
RTA wins Stevie International Award for innovative PPP Venture
RTA has been announced the winner of Stevie’s (International’s Innovative Achievement in Growth) Award, a prestigious global award in recognising excellent achievements and services worldwide
17/05/2021
Al Tayer: Dubai decisions accelerated restoration of public confidence in using transport
His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer stated that decisions taken by the Dubai Government since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic 2020 year contributed considerably to containing the impacts of the pandemic on vital sectors
16/05/2021
RTA Announces service timing during holiday of Eid Al Fitr 1442H (2021)
The revised service timing applies to customer happiness centres, paid parking zones, public buses, metro, tram, marine transport, and service provider centres (technical testing of vehicles).
09/05/2021
RTA honours National Taxi for outstanding contribution to customers happiness
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently awarded National Taxi, one of the taxi franchise companies operating under the umbrella of the RTA.
05/05/2021
Paper receipts give way to e-receipts at RTA’s customers' happiness centres
The switch to paperless transactions covers bills, receipts and tickets issued in respect of various violations.
04/05/2021
Distributing Ramadan rations through nol cards to taxi and bus drivers
The event is in line with RTA’s keenness to participate in humanitarian and charitable events organised in Ramadan given their immense social and humanitarian values.
02/05/2021
Statement of Mattar Al Tayer marking Zayed Humanitarian Day
His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer stated that Zayed Humanitarian Day, celebrated on the 19th of Ramadan, had become an iconic date in the UAE for embedding charity, benevolence and tolerance values
01/05/2021
Al Tayer reviews digitisation of drivers and vehicles services
His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, reiterated RTA’s commitment to uplift the calibre of drivers and vehicles services. He also stressed the importance of migrating to smart channels such that all RTA’s transactions can be self-processed, and accordingly dispose of the need to visit service centres.
01/05/2021
RTA and Visa collaborate to study futuristic digital payment in transport and enable cashless economy
As part of the collaboration, both parties will share best practices and mutually beneficial experiences as well as conduct joint studies to identify customer pain points and design optimal solutions.
28/04/2021
RTA calls on drivers to avoid driving while feeling sleepy or exhausted
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) called on motorists to avoid driving while feeling exhausted or drowsy, especially during the holy month of Ramadan, where the attentiveness of some motorists drops due to the change of eating and sleeping habits.
27/04/2021
Al Tayer: 188% surge in marine transport network by 2030
His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer revealed that RTA’s marine transport network would expand by 188% to span 158 km, and the number of scheduled passenger lines would see a 400% upswing to 35 lines under a master plan running up to 2030.
24/04/2021
Al Tayer honours 4th cohort of Qiyadi graduates
His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer has honoured the fourth cohort of Qiyadi graduates
21/04/2021
Launching App Clips for smooth payment of parking fees
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently launched the App Clips smart initiative to ease the payment of public parking fees in the Emirate, specifically for iPhone users
20/04/2021
RTA holds various Ramadan events, supports others’ initiatives
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is holding diverse events during Ramadan in line with its customary practise during the holy month. The staging of such events is part of RTA’s social responsibility to different community segments.
18/04/2021
RTA opens Al Khawaneej Roads Improvement Project to improve Dubai – Sharjah link
The project includes an underpass of three lanes in each direction at the junction of Al Khawaneej and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Roads as well as a bridge of two lanes in each direction at the junction of Al Amardi and Emirates Roads in the direction of Al Awir.
17/04/2021
DTC introduces Logistics Delivery Services in collaboration with ZeMaas Technology Solutions
DTC had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ZeMaas Inc. offering a raft of advanced technology solutions in the logistics delivery sector.
14/04/2021
Mohammed bin Rashid orders payment of AED14 million to owners of taxi number plates in Dubai
In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has ordered the payment of bonuses totalling over AED14 million to citizens whose taxi number plates are used by the Dubai Taxi Corporation and Taxi Franchise Companies.
13/04/2021
Hamdan bin Mohammed attends signing of agreement to operate self-driving taxis and ride-hailing services
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, witnessed the signing of an agreement between the RTA and Cruise
12/04/2021
RTA announces service timing during Ramadan 1442H (2021)
The revised service timing cover customer happiness centres, paid parking zones, public buses, metro, tram, marine transport, and service provider centres (technical testing of vehicles)
11/04/2021
106th open auction for licensing plates yields AED34 m
The 106th Open Auction for Distinctive Vehicle Number Plates held by Dubai’s RTA at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City Hotel on Saturday 10th April has raised AED34.053 million.
11/04/2021
Partnership with Emirates NBD to cut paper usage by 100% for bank guarantee transactions
RTA has signed an agreement with Emirates NBD to fully digitise the government entity's bank guarantee management process, making it completely paperless.
10/04/2021
A roadmap is set for implementing corporate agility across RTA in 2021-2022
His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) stated that scaling up the corporate agility of public entities and organisations had become an urgent priority.
07/04/2021
RTA and World Economic Forum sign MoU rendering Dubai first city to implement Safe Drive Initiative framework for AV safety
RTA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Economic Forum to promote the strategic partnerships between the two parties, especially relevant to the Safe Drive Initiative Framework (SafeDI Framework) of the Forum.
06/04/2021
74% of improvement works completed in 3 stations of Dubai Metro Red Line: RTA
The RTA has completed 74% of a project to improve the entry points of three stations on the Dubai Metro Red Line namely the Dubai Internet City Station, Dubai Marina Station and the UAE Exchange Station.
05/04/2021
RTA automates field inspection of trucks using drones
The inspection teams of the Licensing Agency have embarked on this type of inspection of heavy vehicles since last year.
04/04/2021
Completion rate hits 90% of Roads and Bridges Leading to Al Khail Avenue Project
His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer announced that the construction completion rate had reached 90% for the roads and bridges leading to Al Khail Avenue Mall, the new shopping and leisure destination at Jumeirah Village Triangle.
03/04/2021
Reading Month 2021 initiatives draw wide participation
On the final day, prizes were distributed to top participants in collaboration with Serco Middle East.
01/04/2021
Supporting UAE’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions, global warming
RTA reiterated its commitment to supporting the efforts of the UAE towards reducing carbon footprint and global warming worldwide
31/03/2021
Introducing Smart Technologies for Remote Monitoring of the Condition of Route 2020 Assets
RTA has developed an ultra-sophisticated central smart system for the remote monitoring of the performance of the Dubai Metro assets, particularly Route 2020.
30/03/2021
RTA set to issue only e-tickets for vehicle violations and discontinue issuing paper tickets
Instead, RTA will issue e-tickets only via e-mail or text messages. All details of the offence will be communicated through these two channels.
29/03/2021
Augmented Reality in remote fixing of tram faults
As part of its commitment to using technologies that serve time and effort as well as punctuality of operational processes, RTA is using augmented reality (AR) in the maintenance of the Dubai Tram
28/03/2021
Statement of Director-General and Chairman on the demise of Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum
His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) extended his heartfelt condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai.
25/03/2021
Customers Council discusses improving e-NOCs with developers, consultants, contractors and strategic partners
The Customers Council of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) discussed an array of services related to electronic No Objection Certificates (NOCs) issued by RTA to beneficiaries across the Emirate.
24/03/2021
Inspection visits to Orders Delivering & Organizing Services Establishments
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has carried out one-month inspection campaigns that covered 120 Orders Delivering & Organizing Services Establishments out of 415 firms registered in RTA’s traffic system.
22/03/2021
RTA signs MoU with Sharjah Commerce & Tourism to promote marine transport
RTA has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) to promote RTA’s marine transport line for ferry riders between the two emirates.
21/03/2021
RTA awards contract for operation and maintenance of Dubai Metro & Tram to French-Japanese consortium
A French-Japanese consortium has won a contract for the operation and maintenance of the Dubai Metro as well as the operation of the Dubai Tram
20/03/2021
100 Premium number plates up for grabs in RTA’s 106th open auction
The super number plates (AA 66), (I 70) will top a fascinating collection of 100 fancy licensing plates of two, three, four and five digits on offer at the forthcoming 106th open auction of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)
18/03/2021
RTA completes Covid-19 vaccination of 20k taxi and bus drivers
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and other Authorities, has administered the Covid-19 vaccination to the entire fleet of eligible taxi and public transport drivers
17/03/2021
Advanced green building technologies to save electricity & water
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) stressed its commitment to implementing the concept of sustainability across all its activities and facilities in an effective manner that yields savings in the use of power and water.
16/03/2021
Statement of Mattar Al Tayer marking declaring 2021 as the Year of the 50th
It would thrust the UAE to the forefront of countries of the globe over the next 50 years.
15/03/2021
290 inspections of Abra operators in 3-day campaign
The campaign is part of RTA’s strategy to verify the compliance with the applicable regulations governing marine transport in Dubai.
15/03/2021
RTA wins unprecedented third Prince Michael International Road Safety Award 2020
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has won the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award 2020 in recognition of its outstanding achievements through its Traffic Safety Strategy Scheme
14/03/2021
Launching initiatives to promote the culture of employees, families and riders during Reading Month 2021
RTA has launched an update to Read with RTA app and offered two million nol Plus points for riders of public transport means during the Reading Month.
11/03/2021
RTA issues 49k permits for Passenger Transport in 2020
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has issued 48,749 permits for practising passenger transport in 2020. It comprises 4,315 permits for school transport drivers, 8,999 permits for limo drivers
10/03/2021
Two new bus routes, canceling 1, while rerouting several others
Route 5 will be introduced from Abu Hail Metro Station to Al Khaleej Street (opposite of Gold Souq Bus Station) via Union Metro Station and Baniyas Street
09/03/2021
RTA reviews achievements of Women Committee in 2020, plan for 2021
The Women Committee at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has held a remote gathering in celebration of International Women’s Day 2021 (March 8th). The meeting discussed the achievements of RTA’s female employees in 2020 and the plan for 2021.
08/03/2021
Statement of Mattar Al Tayer marking the International Women's Day
His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) paid tribute to the effective participation of women in the building and development of the UAE over the past 50 years.
07/03/2021
RTA achieves global distinction in managing metro noise and vibration levels
RTA has been accredited by a recent specialised benchmarking study accredited for the superior performance in ensuring that the daily operation of the Dubai Metro complies with the standard noise and vibration levels
07/03/2021
Completing construction of two model bus stations at Oud Metha and Al Satwa
The stations feature unique designs that form a blend of creative & practical solutions to engineering designs and a new concept of mass transit means.
06/03/2021