Transport chiefs log on to Facebook

zoom

PUBLIC SERVICE: The RTA have launched channels on Facebook and YouTube to reach out to the local community. (Getty Images)

Transport chiefs in Dubai have logged on to social networking sites such as YouTube and Facebook in a bid to interact better with the public.

The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) have launched special channels through the popular websites to reach to wider segments of the UAE community targeted by services, educational campaigns and several other issues.

Mr. Beyman Younes, director of Marketing & Corporate Communication Department at RTA, said: "Providing YouTube and Facebook services are a part of wide-ranging campaigns and initiatives currently launched by the RTA with a view to establish constructive interactive links with the public."

He added that the social networking sites were chosen because they were accessed by the 20-35 age groups which account for around 50 percent of UAE population.

He said using YouTube and Facebook could redefine the way in which the RTA communicates with the public.

Print | Email | Discuss this article

| Share |

READERS' COMMENTS

I Agree
Posted by Malek, As Salimiyah, Kuwait on Thursday 7 August 2008 at 18:08 UAE time

After reviewing the previous comments posted by my fellow residents, i totally agree with what they say BUT i also agree on waiting to see what is the outcome of all of this. I really want to know if for once people with valid complaints can be helped and where no one starts blaming the other for his inefficiency. I have seen police draw up their fine note books and write down plate numbers for very stupid reasons when others that are riding the roads like they are on a Batman rage go on with no retribution.

The future
Posted by Paul, Dubai on Thursday 7 August 2008 at 11:51 UAE time

Here’s how this will pan out. RTA goes on Youtube and Facebook. Users of these services in the UAE will put forward their thoughts in the comments section. No doubt they’ll be just as forthright as they are on arabianbusiness.com. The boss of RTA will read the comments and have his worldview that RTA are good at their job hopelessly shattered. Rather than addressing the manifold incompetencies, RTA will then shut down their Facebook and Youtube presence, citing ‘disruptive, rude troublemakers’ who’ve spoiled it for everyone, failing to even acknowledge that some complaints might actually be valid.

And then the TRA will ban Facebook and Youtube.

A suggestion
Posted by Rainigade, Dubai, UAE on Thursday 7 August 2008 at 11:05 UAE time


One way of getting to know what some of the public thinks, my dear Mr. Younes, is to simply read their comments on Arabian Business.com

It will do the RTA a world of good and, if we're lucky, open their eyes!

Click here to post a comment

Add your Comment All posts are sent to the administrator for review and are published only after approval. ArabianBusiness.com reserves the right to remove any comment at any time for any reason. Please keep your responses appropriate and on topic. Arabian Business would like to point out that only comments relevant to the story will be published. Any containing personal insults or inappropriate language will not be approved.
Name *
Remember me on this computer
Email *	(Your email address will not be published)
City
Country
Subject *
Comment *
Notify me of further comments
Enter the words above *
Please click post only once - your comment will not be published immediately.

MORE FROM ARABIANBUSINESS.COM