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11/2/23, 4:02 PM Dubai taxi privatisation: Dubai Taxi Corporation plans privatisation – but what does this mean for fares? | Time Out Dubai
Privatisation is the transfer of a business, industry or service from public to private
ownership and control.

Dubai Taxi Corporation reportedly hopes to become privatised (Credit: RTA)

At this stage, it’s not known what the changes will be for taxi users if cabs in Dubai are
privatised.

Those who support privatisation argue that privately owned companies run businesses
more economically and efficiently (good news for those making the most of taxis in
Dubai).

However, it will mean that Dubai taxis become profit-incentivised but we don’t know if
this will have a direct impact on fares.

Last year, the Roads and Transports Authority (RTA) converted Salik into a public joint
stock company.

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