Khaleej Times

Book Dubai Taxi limos through Uber

- reporters@khaleejtim­es.com Staff Reporter

dubai — Dubai Taxi limos can now be booked via the Uber app. The Roads and Transport Authority’s Dubai Taxi Corporatio­n (DTC) has signed an agreement with Uber to this effect. Under this arrangemen­t, the DTC will offer the services of deluxe limo driven by highly skilled chauffeurs.

Dr Yousef Mohammed Al Ali, CEO of DTC, and Christophe­r Free, general manager of Uber in the UAE, signed the agreement.

Al Ali said: “The signing of this agreement ... concurs with the directives of our leadership to transform Dubai into the smartest city in the world. The move can also bring about a quantum shift in the quick offering of limo through pairing passengers with limo chauffeurs by just a click of a button.

“The agreement would also leverage the operationa­l efficiency of the DTC by ensuring the optimal use of the existing resources, developing new and smart services capable of enhancing customers’ experience, and improving the caliber of services to keep pace with the technologi­cal advancemen­ts,” Al Ali added.

Chris Free expressed hope that the two parties would continue to work together towards easing the mobility of people in Dubai. “Adding Dubai Taxi Limo to Uber app would obviously add to the abundance of vehicles on offer; which in turn will cut back customers’ waiting time. Achieving this goal is in line with our objective to provide reliable, safe and suitable transport for all everywhere,” said Free.

 ?? Supplied photo ?? Officials from the Dubai Taxi Corporatio­n and Uber after signing the agreement in Dubai on Tuesday. —
Supplied photo Officials from the Dubai Taxi Corporatio­n and Uber after signing the agreement in Dubai on Tuesday. —

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