RTA launches self-service e-permits issuances for franchise cabbies, limo chauffeurs and school bus drivers

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RTA launches self-service e-permits issuances for franchise cabbies, limo chauffeurs and school bus drivers

RTA's Public Transport Agency has actually released the online self-service for issuance of professional driver allows for taxi driver of franchise companies, limousine drivers as well as college bus drivers and also female attendants in Dubai. The procedure targets at bringing more happiness to taxi drivers in the Emirate by allowing them easy accessibility to these permits.

Abdullah Yousef Al Ali, CEO of RTA Public Transport Agency, clarified that the service had been made available online at the RTA's website (www.rta.ae) by registering as a firm, selecting the service and following numerous steps to obtain the permit required. This effort is to supply a fast and hassle-free solution that conserves a lot of the time & effort.

"This system helps the RTA, franchise business companies, limo companies and also school transport companies to complete the automation of the issuance of permits right from the date of driver's appointment. It also establishes the base for unified information throughout the Emirate, supports decision makers, and also enhances the efficiency of these companies based on the new concepts at world-class standards," added Al Ali.

"In 2015, the Public Transport Agency automated the licenses system by decreasing the needed documentary proofs for renewing or issuing new permits or in replacement of lost ones by developing a link with a variety of entities in the Emirate. The system enables the issuance and printing of permits after validating the credibility of the drivers license, identification card that no offences reported in the traffic documents of the vehicle driver and no round is issued with respect to the driver from the competent parties in the UAE. Restoring the authorization warrants confirming the medical condition of the vehicle driver via performing a yearly medical health and fitness examination at RTA-approved healthcare facilities & centers," clarified Al Ali.

"The brand-new system efficiently contributes to slashing the timeline required for the issuance of authorizations from 15 to 5 minutes, cutting the variety of records needed from 12 to 2 only (criminal clearance certification, vehicle driver's ID), along with lessening the involvement of humans in the renewal process as the system itself lugs the required analysis and confirmation.

The procedure would enable firms to provide as well as keep track of driver authorizations, besides showing offenses as well as training lessons assigned to them. It will likewise enable them update vehicle drivers' personal information, contact numbers and other details without referring to the Drivers Affairs, Public Transport Agency," added the CEO of RTA Public Transport Agency.

It is significant that the RTA Public Transport Agency had actually released 26752 authorizations in 2015, consisting of 8304 brand-new permits, 18128 renewed permits, as well as 323 licenses in replacement of lost ones.