Companies with experience and capabilities to run a minimum fleet of 1,000 cars are being invited to submit expressions of interest as Abu Dhabi opens up the taxi sector. Rapidly following the issue of a new law earlier this month, Abu Dhabi’s Taxi Transport Regulation Centre today published the ‘Request for Pre-Qualification’ (RFQ).
“This step demonstrates our determination to create an efficient, modern and high quality taxi services network that will benefit the community and project a positive image of the Emirate” said, Khaled Saleh Al Rashedi, General Manager, Taxi Transport Regulation Centre.
The competitive tendering process consists of two stages, first a Pre-Qualification stage and the second is the final bidding stage, where limited franchise agreements will be awarded to successful bidders. The short-listed candidates will be officially announced via the press.
Notes to Editor:-
1. President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, has issued a law on October 1, 2006, to regulate and organise taxi transport service in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
2. Five benefits of new taxi system in Abu Dhabi:
• Reasonable cost and high quality regulated by an independent Taxi Centre – improving Abu Dhabi for all
• Modern, efficient taxi system for citizens, residents and visitors run by specialist companies which maintains the welfare benefits for taxi owners
• Monthly income for life without added problems of running the taxi, plus possibility of new job opportunities with flexible working hours for qualified nationals
• Trained professional drivers, higher safety and customer service standards, and modern cars
• As employees of properly run companies, drivers will access a range of benefits, including a monthly salary, maximum working time of 12 hours, and purpose-built accommodation
