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the morning while heading to work and again in the evening on my way back. I
spend around Dh8 to Dh12 daily depending on traffic flow on different routes,
which adds up to over Dh300 monthly. However, with the revised toll rates, I fear
my expenses will exceed Dh500, especially with family outings and weekend
plans.
• Firas Mostafa, a resident of Abu Hail, is also worried about the revised toll
charges. His daily commute takes him through Salik gates on Al Maktoum and
Garhoud Bridge. “I have to now change my route by taking Infinity Bridge. But the
traffic after crossing the bridge is unbearable,” he noted.
• “Now I am planning to leave home early and pass through these gates just
before the peak-hour charges start,” he said, adding: “I will also be requesting my
manager to adjust my shift timings so I can start late and finish late, avoiding the
higher tolls altogether."
• For Syed Basit, a marketing executive, “I am on the road throughout the day,
travelling for client meetings. My company provides a Salik allowance of Dh300,
but with the new charges, I’ll have to calculate my routes to stay within this limit
carefully.
• “Passing through toll gates before 8am to reach the office on time and returning
late in the evening is not always feasible. I plan to request my company to
increase the allowance because managing the cost while also ensuring timely
client meetings will be a challenge,” he added.

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