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Dubai taxis to be exempt from Salik

All taxis to be exempt from road toll from Dec. 2 onwards to mark UAE national day, transport authority says.





New Salik gates poised to open on Tuesday

RTA chief clarifies charging procedure as motorists prepare for new tollgates to open.





New Salik gate will be free to use overnight

Al Maktoum Bridge will not charge between 10pm and 6am after Sept 9 launch.





School buses win Salik toll exemption

Transport chiefs send letters to schools to confirm new regulations prior to new school term in Dubai.





Salik expansion under study - RTA

Dubai transport authority will not rule out introduction of further toll gates, chairman says.





RTA silent on huge Salik expansion

Dubai transport authority remains tight-lipped over report it is planning phase two of road toll scheme.





Driver relief as RTA sets Garhoud Bridge opening date

The colossal 14-lane 'superbridge' is scheduled to open by March next year.





Why sharing is caring for the environment

My near-death experience crossing the road in Bur Dubai this week prompted my thoughts on congestion in Dubai.




Government goes mobile

Dubai residents could soon be able to make Salik topup payments using their mobile phones, Dubai e-Government and Etisalat revealed yesterday.





Dubai's traffic problems return

With summer breaks over and school term starting, roads are packed once again and Salik is being put to the test.





Small toll from Salik for Dubai’s hoteliers

Dubai hoteliers are reporting that the introduction of Salik road tolls on Sheikh Zayed Road has not had an overly negative effect on business.





RTA denies Salik expansion

Dubai's transport authority says reports it plans to add more toll gates to emirate's roads are 'inaccurate'.




Toll boosts business at Dubai Festival City’s retail outlets

Dubai's new Salik road toll system has yielded positive benefits for Dubai Festival City (DFC).





Changed your mind about Salik?

Each week Arabian Business invites you to have your say on popular issue.





Salik impacts car rental

Car rental companies in the UAE have taken steps to cover the administrative costs of implementing and maintaining Salik across their fleets, but remain unsure of the real impact on their bottom line.





The road ahead

Has the Salik road toll in Dubai really been the big success story that authorities are claiming it to be?





Deals on wheels

The complete guide to the cost of motoring - from buying to car insurance to the new road toll.





The Floating Bridge mystery

Dubai's RTA refuses to comment on why motorists were not warned of closure.





Dubai goes downtown

Christopher Sell pays a visit to Downtown Jebel Ali to see how Dubai's boundaries continue to expand.





Dubai's new projects to ease traffic

A floating bridge, waterbuses and commuter bus service are set to help the emirate reduce road congestion.





Festival City sees rise in footfall

Changes to infrastructure help Dubai Festival City boost visitor numbers.





Salik - your comments

Drivers have had mixed views on Dubai's road toll scheme since its launch. Read what some of our readers had to say.





Drivers complain of faults in Salik system

The road toll has come under more criticism, this time for problems with SMS service, website and support hotline.





For whom the road tolls

With the new Salik road toll on Sheikh Zayed Road (SZR), many hoteliers are fearing the extra costs.





Dubai's new bridge to float next week

The new Floating Bridge - set to provide an alternative route across Dubai Creek - will be open to drivers next week.





Can Salik clear the way?

A week after its launch, Dubai's Salik road toll is still subject to furious debate.





Roads body denies climbdown on toll

Dubai's RTA has ruled out an evening waiver on 'Salik', at odds to comments from other agencies.





Traffic heavy as 'Salik' takes its toll

Road charge is causing traffic jams; Dubai is named the region's most congested city.





Rental firms to profit from Dubai road toll

Hire car companies will charge up to 25% extra as part of the controversial 'Salik' scheme.





Public slams Dubai road toll scheme

Online petitions call for 'Salik' to be scrapped; RTA issues additional tags as vendors run out.