Dubai: RTA announces free digital parking permits for senior Emiratis, people of determination

  • Date: 15-Aug-2023
  • Source: Gulf Business
  • Sector:Technology
  • Country:UAE
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Dubai: RTA announces free digital parking permits for senior Emiratis, people of determination





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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is enhancing its smart service offerings by digitising the parking permit service for senior Emiratis and people of determination starting from August 20.

The advancement eliminates the need for physical printing and display of permits.

The digital permit introduces a novel capability allowing users to include up to five vehicles in a single permit: one primary vehicle and four secondary vehicles.

Activation of one vehicle at a time can be conveniently done through the RTA website and app.

Through this initiative, RTA is keen to transform its services into smart and proactive services in line with the Smart City initiative and sustainability in service delivery. It also aims to enhance customer’s happiness, especially Senior Emiratis and People of Determination who form an integral part of the UAE community.

“RTA is committed to develop customer services based on its strategic goals represented by (People Happiness) and the service of free parking offered to senior Emiratis and People of Determination is considered a priority for RTA and is on the top of the list of services earmarked for automation such that it comes with more smart features that make customers happier without requiring them to visit customer happiness