Press Releases
21 Jan 2018
Spreading Dirham Khair initiative in 7000 taxis
(35k taxi riders donate to the initiative in transit)
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) revealed that it had spread the Dirham Khair; one of the seven initiatives launched under RTA Foundation, to 7000 taxicabs. It involves an elective donation by taxi riders, and the proceeds will be directed to support humanitarian activities at the local, regional and international levels.
Having 34,945 clients supporting the Dirham Khair during their taxi rides and since its launch last month is a clear testament to the caring spirit shared by citizens, residents, visitors and tourists of Dubai. It reflects the solidarity and compassion of community members towards charitable and humanitarian causes. The overall objective of this initiative, which is part of RTA Foundation, is to lend support to cultural, educational and charitable activities associated with transit systems. Offering the Dirham Khair in 7000 taxicabs avails each taxi rider a chance to donate one dirham, over and above the applicable fare.
The proceeds of the initiative will support charitable and humanitarian activities as well as the needy. The Dirham Khair is also available on a separate page of RTA App, and Dubai Drive App, in both Arabic and English. Clients processing renewal of vehicle registration and driver license transactions or the payment of fines through the two apps can also donate one dirham only together with the service fees.
Considering the remarkable welcoming accorded to the initiative, the RTA is contemplating to broaden its scope in the taxi sector. Studies are underway to generalise the Dirham Khair to the remainder of taxicabs operating in Dubai including franchise company taxis.