Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to add 2,219 new vehicles to the Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) fleet.
The new fleet will have 1,775 hybrid vehicles that will run on fuel and electricity, bringing the total number of hybrid taxis to 4,105 vehicles.
The change to hybrid taxis is aimed at cutting carbon emissions of taxis by 2% and moving towards a more green economy.
By 2023, the plan aims to turn 5% of the taxi fleet into autonomous vehicles and increase the proportion of eco-friendly vehicles to over 56%.
His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority said, “The procurement of new vehicles is in line with DTC’s efforts to uplift the calibre of Dubai taxi services and deliver a unique taxi experience that eases the mobility of residents and tourists. The step contributes to providing diverse service options characterised by comfort and care in stylish vehicles across a wide spectrum of taxi services including limousine, airport taxis, and women & family taxis among others. It also consolidates the efforts to fulfil customer needs through sustained improvement and the delivery of top-notch services via diverse channels with a special focus on smart platforms."