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Fixed cab rates in Dibba Al Hisn
Sharjah Transport on Wednesday announced a fixed tariff for all cab trips inside Dibba Al Hisn city, and for those heading towards Abu Dhabi.
According to a senior official, the move is part of the Corporation’s strategy to develop its shuttle services and in response to the public’s needs.
Khaled Al Khayal, Intercity Manager at Sharjah Transport, said they experimentally started the new system early this week in collaboration with the Municipal council there.
We want the public to use cabs instead of their private cars to curb illegal taxis, he said.
Explaining, Ibrahim Ahmed, Acting Manager of the Eastern and Central Office at Sharjah Transport, said a sticker displaying the fixed tariff has been placed on all cabs operative at the city.
A cab passenger now pays Dh5 against any single trip within the Dibba Al Hisn city whereas a taxi trip to Abu Dhabi costs Dh320.
Adding, he said a two-way trip to Dibba Al Fujairah/Rull Dibba costs Dh10, while it costs Dh15 to Al Faqait/Dadna/Al Aqqa, Dh30 to Sharm Al Bidiya and Dh50 to KhorFakkan/Qadfa/Mirbah.
A trip to Al Tawian/Al Bithnah/Masafi/Friday Market/Thouban costs Dh65 while a trip to Al Qurayya/Al Fujairah/Kalba/Al Dhaid/Maliha/Al Madam/Falaj Al Mualla costs Dh80.
As for Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, Ajman, Sharjah, Dubai, Al Ain and Abu Dhabi, a taxi trip costs Dh90, Dh145, Dh130, Dh120, Dh150, Dh280, and Dh320 respectively. Dh10 shall be added to these fares on return trips.
Ahmed added that the corporation has recently authorised strategic partners to run limousine services in the region. The service shall be available as of May 15.
Seeking cooperation, Ahmed urged the public to communicate with the Corporation for suggestions, inquiries, and complaints. Our Call Centre is available round the clock at toll number 600525252.
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