Regulating the registration permits of old
vehicles, and linking registration and licence fees of vehicles to engine
capacity are among other ideas.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in an
attempt to further reduce congestion on roads in Dubai, is mulling several
proposals, including regulating the issuance of driving licences to select
categories of expats.
In a letter by the authority to an Arabic
newspaper, the RTA said it has identified means that could help alleviate the
traffic problem in the emirate, especially during office hours.
Regulating issuance of driving licences,
regulating the registration permits of old vehicles, linking registration and
licence fees of vehicles to engine capacity and annual consumption of fuel and
annual distance travelled, modifying registration fees for environment friendly
vehicles, and incentives to e-vehicles are the ideas on the table that may be
implemented after consultation with at the federal level, the RTA letter
stated.
Among sustainable solutions that may be
implemented within the emirate include encouraging the public to use public transport, improving the vehicle rental
market, adjusting start times of schools and offices to reduce the burden on the roads, the letter further added.
1 comment:
Very interesting article about how the RTA is exploring limiting driving licences for select expat categories to ease traffic and encourage public transport. It shows how much emphasis is being placed on making public transport more attractive — which ties in perfectly with why many prefer smart-card systems like the Nol Card for hassle-free commuting in Dubai. For those who want to manage their transport without the stress of driving or licensing, checking and maintaining your Nol card balance is a good way to go: https://nolbalancecheck-ae.com/
Thanks for highlighting these regulatory developments — they remind us why integrated transit (card + public transport) can be a smarter everyday solution than driving.
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