Dubai’s entire fleet of Taxis now fitted with security cameras

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has fitted the entire fleet of Taxis with surveillance cameras to monitor the conduct and compliance of taxi drivers.

The system has sensors that automatically activate the camera once the customer steps into the vehicle.

"Security cameras have been installed in 10,684 taxis comprising the entire taxi fleet in Dubai. The move aims to ensure the compliance of taxi drivers with the ethical and professional principles of their business. It also prompts them to stick to exemplary attitudes when dealing with taxi riders," said Khaled Al Awadi, Director of Transportation Systems at RTA's Public Transport Agency.

Al Awadi added: “The installation of the systems started in August 2017, and continued over phases until the entire fleet of Dubai Taxi had been covered. RTA is keen on introducing facilities for the comfort, security, and satisfaction of clients, which ranks high on RTA’s priorities.”

According to the RTA's official Twitter account, the camera feeds, which will be automatically activated when a customer steps into the vehicle, will be examined if violations are detected or reported during taxi rides – an attempt to reduce complaints and remarks by service beneficiaries.