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the number of public transport users by about 9 million passengers annually,”
underscored the Salik CEO, who also gave more details about Salik
operations in Dubai.
Here are further details of the interview, including if there are plans to
introduce more toll gates or hike up Salik fees.

When will the new toll gates begin operation?

Al Haddad confirmed the two new gates are expected to be operational by
the end of November. “Everything is on track, and we are not expecting any
delays,” he noted, adding: “A subsequent announcement will be issued to the
public by RTA and Salik prior to the commencement of operations.
“We are also very pleased to highlight that both new toll gates will be almost
100 per cent solar powered, which is a first for Salik and something that we
have been focused on achieving for some time. This supports our sustainable
growth agenda, aligned with Dubai’s ESG (environmental, social, and
governance) goals and our commitment to green energy, where we have
plans to make all Salik gates solar powered over the next few years,” he
added.

Is there a plan to increase Salik fee?

Al Haddad said “any adjustments to the tariffs are a decision for the RTA and
are subject to approval by the Executive Council of Dubai.
The new gates will operate similarly to the existing gates, whereby the Salik
tag will automatically be charged the Dh4 fee when passing through one of
the gates. Meanwhile, Al Safa South gate will be linked with the existing Al
Safa North gate, which means vehicles passing through both the North and
South gates within one hour in the same direction will only be charged once,
similar to Al Mamzar North and South.”

Will there be additional toll gates in Dubai?
Al Haddad categorically answered “there is no fixed schedule for new toll
gates” (aside from those opening in November).
He noted “the introduction of a new toll gate primarily rests on traffic and
congestion levels” and depends on the outcomes of technical and traffic
studies.
“The goal is to make transportation in Dubai more efficient and enhance
traffic flow across the road networks. The expansion of tolling systems –
whether through adding gates, adjusting toll fees, or implementing dynamic
pricing relies on the results of transport strategy assessments reviewed and
updated by the RTA. However, any changes to toll rates would require a
green light from Dubai’s Executive Council,” he clarified.

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