Dubai to get 5 new taxi companies soon

Five new companies have been licensed to provide taxi services in Dubai.

According to Emarat Al Youm, an official with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) confirmed that the following ride-sharing companies will operate in the emirate in addition to Uber and Careem:

The official noted that Dubai’s booming economy and tourism sector as well as the increased demand for taxi services were attracting startups to invest in the emirate’s transport sector.

More to follow.

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