RTA launches 'Smart City' apps for Dubai's way forward

RTA - The Road and Transport Authority have launched five new apps (and a website) that offers as many as 30 new services to customers. This is a big positive step towards establishing Dubai as a Smart City. Every app is available for free download across Android, iOS, Blackberry and Windows platforms – which is commendable for launching a new app. RTA's new applications cover five different verticals: Drivers and vehicles smartphone app; smart parking app in Dubai; Salik smart app, which enables customers to inquire, top up balance, and display trips; a useful public transport app; and a business services app which enables businesses to review tenders, request placing ads, rent metro outlets and more. All of the apps are working across mobile devices and tablets. The apps need separate downloads but one can access each or all of them via a common login – username and password. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the RTA, unveiled the launch of the new...