With the move, drivers will now be able to get a permit instantly instead of waiting 24 hours for approval
Instant online permits for passenger transport drivers announced in Dubai, a move that is part of RTA's digital transformation strategy for permits. According to Gulf News, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has made it easier for professional passenger transport drivers to obtain permits online. Can get a permit instantly instead of waiting for hours.
The move is part of RTA's digital transformation strategy for permits, said Sultan Al Akraf, director of driver affairs at RTA's public transport agency., including taxi drivers, luxury vehicle drivers and school bus drivers, in this simple procedure for obtaining the permit, the affiliated company will apply for the permit through the RTA website and on their behalf The permit fee will be paid while the driver present will have to install the 'RTA Dubai Drive App' on the smart devices and complete the pre-registration on the app and once the affiliated company completes the application process. Once done, the driver instantly gets a digital permit through the 'RTA Dubai Drive App', which is available on all smart devices.
He said the move is part of the Smart City initiative and RTA's third strategic goal "People Happiness", aimed at new digital permits for practicing professional passenger transport drivers as well as school transport attendants. To satisfy and delight customers by offering services that save them time and effort.