Ras Al Khaimah inks deal with Hala, Careem for cab services

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Dubai - This service will provide customers with a smarter way to travel, giving them access to several benefits, including knowing their rides' ETA, fare estimate and route upfront, along with their driver's details.

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Published: Sun 5 Jul 2020, 3:01 PM

Last updated: Sun 5 Jul 2020, 5:04 PM

Residents in Ras Al Khaimah will now be able to enjoy better, smarter cab rides as the RAK Transport Authority has entered into an agreement with Hala and Careem to provide the first e-hailing service for taxis and limos in the emirate.

This service will provide customers with a smarter way to travel, giving them access to several benefits, including knowing their rides' ETA, fare estimate and route upfront, along with their driver's details. App booking also enables a host of payment options, with cash, card, or in-app payments possible, while riders will automatically collect Reward points for each trip. Hala rides will offer the most affordable option, with the added benefit of no surge pricing during peak hours.

Engineer Ismail Al Balooshi stated that this initiative reflects RAKTA's commitment to the vision of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, increasing the level of happiness in the society, through advanced services, excellent hospitality, and seamless transport infrastructure for all citizens, residents and tourists.

Al Balooshi also stated, "This step comes from the authority's commitment to uplift the transport sector and ensure the provision of safe, reliable and smart transport services. It is in line with the authority's strategy of digital and smart transformation, to keep pace with the global transformation standards in the field of urban transport planning - whereby the aim is to facilitate movement of individuals around the city, reducing private car ownership."

Both Hala and Careem will be launching in a pilot phase in Ras Al Khaimah until the ramp up to a larger fleet of taxis and limos takes place and will be available across the Emirate by mid-August 2020.


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