Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) has partnered with Arabia Taxi to add 1,607 taxis to the Bolt ride-hailing platform in Dubai.
The agreement, signed with Arabia Taxi, a subsidiary of Economic Group Holdings, is expected to increase the number of vehicles available through Bolt and improve taxi availability during busy periods.
More taxis on Bolt
The integration will also aim to reduce estimated arrival times and make bookings faster for passengers using the Bolt platform.
DTC said the partnership is part of its strategy to expand its mobility network and strengthen its use of technology across Dubai’s transport sector.
Mansoor Rahma Alfalasi, Group CEO of Dubai Taxi Company, said: “At Dubai Taxi Company, every expansion of our mobility network is ultimately about delivering a better experience for our customers. By integrating Arabia Taxi’s fleet onto the Bolt platform, we are supporting this foundation. As demand for app-based mobility continues to grow, partnerships such as this reinforce our ability to scale efficiently while supporting Dubai’s vision of becoming one of the world’s smartest and most connected cities.”
Arabia Taxi
Rawoof Ali, Executive Director of Arabia Taxi, said: “Joining the Bolt platform through this partnership with Dubai Taxi Company marks an important milestone for Arabia Taxi. It enables our fleet and drivers to connect with a broader customer base through a leading digital mobility platform while enhancing the efficiency of our operations. We look forward to working closely with DTC and Bolt to deliver a high-quality, reliable service that meets the expectations of passengers across Dubai.”
Dubai mobility network
The agreement is part of DTC’s wider efforts to expand its network through partnerships with private taxi operators in Dubai.
The company said the partnership will also support Bolt’s expansion in Dubai’s ride-hailing market while increasing the number of taxis available to residents and visitors.
tanvir@dubainewsweek.com
