UAE- 'Special' taxis to make travel easier in RAK

Date

12/11/2015 2:05:26 PM

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

The Ras Al Khaimah Transport (RAK) Authority has launched an all-new taxi service for people with special needs. The authority will provide a more convenient shuttle service to this important segment of the society according to a senior official.

Yusuf Ismail deputy chairman of the authority told Khaleej Times that the taxis provided for special needs passengers have been amended to help commuters board and disembark with ease.

"It is actually a mini-bus rather than a saloon car but fitted with a special machine or jack to lift up and down the passenger in a comfortable way."

The passenger does not need to get off his or her wheel chair he added. "That makes things easier for the passengers that they can go out anywhere and anytime with no hassle."

The new service will be an advantage for the elderly patients and people with special needs Ismail said. "The special needs taxi has been launched on a trial basis but will be increased as per demand."

The tariff of this special taxi is the same as that of regular taxis he said. "The service can be availed within the emirate at toll free (8001700)."

Ismail said they have also launched an intercity public transport. "All our air-conditioned buses are spacious and equipped with luxurious seats." All bus trips start from RAK's Al Hamra area to the emirates of Umm Al Quwain Ajman and Dubai he added. "We are planning to extend our transport service to Al Ain Abu Dhabi and Fujairah."

Daily trips start from 7am and end at 9pm all week round including weekends and holidays. "The set frequency time for our intercity bus trips is one hour " Ismail said.

Ahmed Shaaban Originally from Egypt I have been in Dubai since December 2005. Before coming here I worked as an English language instructor chief En/Ar translator proofreader reporter in Egypt and Qatar. I have also worked as a reporter correspondent and simultaneous translator with two satellite channels in Dubai. I have a masters degree in media Cairo University 2014 a bachelor degree in English language and translation Ain Shams University Cairo 1996 and three post-graduate diplomas in English language and Instruction. With over 19 years of experience in translation interpretation EFL instruction and reporting. I am interested in technology aviation politics as well as community parliament and defence issues. I enjoy reading writing exercising and surfing the web.

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