New taxis in Dubai will have devices fitted that stop them from travelling above 120km/h, the Roads and Transport Authority has revealed.
The news follows on from the launch of a campaign earlier this year to ensure taxi drivers do not break the 120km/h limit.
"By taking this decision, Dubai Taxi Agency aims to ensure the highest level of safety for all users of Dubai roads," said Abdul Aziz Malik, chief executive of the Dubai Taxi Agency, which is part of the RTA."The agency is keen to take into consideration public feedback, as it considers the public a partner in developing its business and upgrading its services."
The news follows on from the launch of a campaign earlier this year to ensure taxi drivers do not break the 120km/h limit.
"By taking this decision, Dubai Taxi Agency aims to ensure the highest level of safety for all users of Dubai roads," said Abdul Aziz Malik, chief executive of the Dubai Taxi Agency, which is part of the RTA."The agency is keen to take into consideration public feedback, as it considers the public a partner in developing its business and upgrading its services."
Officials hope that the safety measures, which apply to all vehicles operated by Dubai Taxi and the emirate's other taxi firms, will encourage more people to use taxis rather than private cars, reducing congestion on the roads.
To improve awareness of the 120km/h limit, lectures for taxi drivers have been organised in which the punishments those who break the limit with suffer are outlined.
Posters and sign boards about the 120 km/h limit have been put up at accommodation sites for taxi drivers and sign boards have been installed at the main gates and outlets of Dubai Taxi Agency.
In addition, as part of the campaign, which was launched in March, brochures detailing the importance of adhering to the limit have been produced, and SMSs are being sent to drivers as reminders.
David Moore, 36, a Briton, welcomed the measures aimed at reducing the speed of taxis, saying: "Most of them are OK, but some do race along and I hate it when they tear along Shaikh Zayed Road far too fast. I'm glad the RTA is trying to improve things."
However, Edith, 23, a French expatriate, said breaching the 120km/h was not her biggest concern when it came to taxi drivers.
"If they are reckless, it's not because they are driving at speed. They can be dangerous even at 80km/h when they change lanes without looking," she said, adding that occasionally taxi drivers went above 120km/h, but only for short periods. Source
To improve awareness of the 120km/h limit, lectures for taxi drivers have been organised in which the punishments those who break the limit with suffer are outlined.
Posters and sign boards about the 120 km/h limit have been put up at accommodation sites for taxi drivers and sign boards have been installed at the main gates and outlets of Dubai Taxi Agency.
In addition, as part of the campaign, which was launched in March, brochures detailing the importance of adhering to the limit have been produced, and SMSs are being sent to drivers as reminders.
David Moore, 36, a Briton, welcomed the measures aimed at reducing the speed of taxis, saying: "Most of them are OK, but some do race along and I hate it when they tear along Shaikh Zayed Road far too fast. I'm glad the RTA is trying to improve things."
However, Edith, 23, a French expatriate, said breaching the 120km/h was not her biggest concern when it came to taxi drivers.
"If they are reckless, it's not because they are driving at speed. They can be dangerous even at 80km/h when they change lanes without looking," she said, adding that occasionally taxi drivers went above 120km/h, but only for short periods. Source
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