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UAE traffic: Would an 'odd-

even scheme' help ease

peak-hour jams?

The country has one of the highest car ownership rates in the world
by
Angel Tesorero

Image used for illustrative purpose. Photo: File
Published: Fri 30 Aug 2024, 6:00 AM
Last updated: Fri 30 Aug 2024, 9:00 PM
Motorists and commuters have observed road congestion has worsened
these past few days with the re-opening of schools and return of residents
from their summer holidays.
Roads in the UAE are generally wide and well-maintained but the sheer
volume of vehicles create traffic jams, especially during rush hour. In fact, the
country has one of the highest car ownership rates in the world, with many
residents believing private vehicles are essential for daily commutes.
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In Dubai, for instance, registered vehicles with Salik tags now stand at 4.2
million, up by 8.8 per cent as compared to the first six months of last year.
Registered active accounts, meanwhile, increased by 14.6 per cent year-on-
year – or about 2.5 million at present as compared to around 2.2 million in the
second quarter of 2023.

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