Transportation for Women in the UAE
The UAE transportation services are top-notch and the government is always working on ways to improve it further. From public transportation to traffic management, the government entities have been efficient in all the Emirates. Providing transportation for women is another department where they have worked hard to ensure convenient and safe commuting for women.
Have a look at all the initiatives taken for smooth transport and parking facilities for women in the UAE.
Transport and Parking facilities for Women in the UAE
From taxis driven by women to parking and seat reservations, there are various public transport facilities for women in the UAE.
1. Pink Taxi
‘Pink Taxi’ is the informal name given to the Ladies and Families Taxi due to its distinct pink colour. It is driven by females and caters to females and families exclusively. A female taxi can be called directly or availed at airports, hospitals and malls.
Pink taxi service is currently available in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. These taxis offer a safe and secure travelling option for women and children including boys only under 10, have trained drivers and updated, modern fleet of vehicles.
Pink Taxi Fare:
AED 6 opening fare until 10:00 pm | AED 7 after 10.00 pm
Here is how you can call these taxis in different emirates:
Dubai:
Call at 04-2080808 | Book a ride with DTC app
However, for a regular taxi, you can easily book an RTA taxi in Dubai.
Abu Dhabi and Al Ain City:
Call at 600-535-353
If you do not specifically need a women only ride, check out all about taxi services in Abu Dhabi.
Sharjah:
Call at 600525252 | book online
2. Parking space reservations
Helping the women to find parking spots easily along with getting some privacy, Abu Dhabi offers parking spaces reserved for women only. These are marked as pink for clear indication and men are not allowed to park in these spots. Violators will be subjected to a fine of AED 500 along with the chances of having their vehicles impounded.
Abu Dhabi areas with women parking spaces
Car parking in Abu Dhabi offers various parking spots for women. There are several such parking spots throughout the city. For the seven, multi-storey parking spaces, women have a reservation of 128 spots. The number of such spaces are 26 on Hamdan Street behind Liwa Centre, 28 on Fatima Bint Mubarak Street, 18 both behind the Abu Dhabi Health Authority and in the corniche area, 41 in Al Dana area and 25 on Khalifa Street.
Dubai is likely to follow in the footsteps of the capital and such parking spots are to be introduced there as well.
If you are a woman planning on buying a car in Abu Dhabi, these parking spot reservations might encourage you to make a decision. Check out these used cars in Abu Dhabi to find what you are looking for.
3. Seat Reservations
Seat reservation is another way transportation for women is made easier for women in the UAE. In different emirates front seats or even entire sections and cabins are reserved for women and children only.
In Dubai, Metro and Trams have separate cabins for only women use. Same goes for RTA buses. Meanwhile, front seats are reserved for ladies in public transport in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
Public Transport Fines in the UAE for using areas reserved for women use
Furthermore, any person found using the areas reserved for women on public transport is charged with a fine. Currently, the fine for entering, sleeping or sitting in a compartment reserved for women on public transport in the UAE is AED 100.
This concludes our guide on how women mobility is facilitated in the UAE. While there are many facilities for women on public transportation, some of you might still want a car of your own. Here is a wide collection of used cars for sale in the UAE to choose from.
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