We were joined by Mr. Abdul Azeez Maalik the CEO of Dubai Taxi Agency
It is interesting to note that the taxi industry in Dubai is regulated by the Road and Transport Authority.
And the Road and Transport Authority also owns Dubai Taxi Corporation!
Do taxi's pay SALIK? Yes and every time they go under a sign we are told.
There is a lot of training for the cabbies here in the UAE BUT if you feel that there is something not right with your cab experience it is your DUTY to give the company a call.
Likewise compliments are also welcome.
James Piecowye took over Nightline in October 2006 until it was canceled in June 2018. The cast and crew of Nightline decided to keep the show going and this is where James posts the notes.
Showing posts with label taxi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label taxi. Show all posts
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Saturday, August 18, 2007
August 15 more on taxi trouble or blessing in Dubai.
Well, what is it about a taxi that brings out the best and worst in people?
We had Mr. Ammar bin Tamim the acting CEO of the Dubai taxi Agency join us on air.
Interesting conversation.
3250 cars in the fleet.
Each car takes approximately 22 fares a day.
The company expects 300 dirhams from the driver and if there is more cash to be had the driver keeps 35%.
Drivers are not allowed to refuse fares!
800-9090 is the number to call to complain.
Drivers are trained for 2-3 months before they get behind the wheel!
So why are people not happy?
Some callers suggest we have unrealistic expectations!
Maybe traffic is too much?
Maybe the population is too high for the current 5 fleets in Dubai?
But who is talking to the driver?
More to come.
We had Mr. Ammar bin Tamim the acting CEO of the Dubai taxi Agency join us on air.
Interesting conversation.
3250 cars in the fleet.
Each car takes approximately 22 fares a day.
The company expects 300 dirhams from the driver and if there is more cash to be had the driver keeps 35%.
Drivers are not allowed to refuse fares!
800-9090 is the number to call to complain.
Drivers are trained for 2-3 months before they get behind the wheel!
So why are people not happy?
Some callers suggest we have unrealistic expectations!
Maybe traffic is too much?
Maybe the population is too high for the current 5 fleets in Dubai?
But who is talking to the driver?
More to come.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
August 14 Taxi Caos part 1
Nightline on DubaiEye is back with me, James Piecowye, for another season.
We started off the night with a discussion of the GREY MARKET.
The short and sweet of the exchange was simple!
IF SOMETHING SEEMS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE IT PROBABLY IS.
But the discussion ended with an exchange about taxi service in DUBAI.
Listen to the podcast a taxi driver talks about his job!
And then you have your say.
We will follow up on this conversation on Wednesday!
We started off the night with a discussion of the GREY MARKET.
The short and sweet of the exchange was simple!
IF SOMETHING SEEMS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE IT PROBABLY IS.
But the discussion ended with an exchange about taxi service in DUBAI.
Listen to the podcast a taxi driver talks about his job!
And then you have your say.
We will follow up on this conversation on Wednesday!
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