His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has given bonuses to taxi number plate owners.
Over Dhs 14 million will be given out to taxis under the Dubai Taxi Corporation and Taxi Franchise Companies.
The Roads and Transport Authority will distribute the bonuses to 2,833 taxi owners.
The bonus has been given during the Holy Month of Ramadan and is in addition to their annual dues.
His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA said, "This bonus is one of several of His Highness’s gestures during Ramadan to enhance the welfare of citizens. The payments particularly reflect his keenness to support fixed income earners and disadvantaged families. Apart from enhancing their wellbeing and happiness, the initiative also contributes to boosting social solidarity."