With over 2.2 million apps available on Google Play Store and 2 million on Apple App Store, there are plenty of apps to make life convenient for drivers. In UAE, RTA rolled out several, easy to use apps to help residents and tourists in many ways. Below is a list of RTA apps every driver must check out to make commuting around town simpler.
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RTA Dubai
RTA’s flagship app won The Hamdan Award for The Best App in 2015. Through this app you can access emergency contacts, parking services, Nol card balance inquiry, book taxis, driving theory test, Salik top up, key information about RTA along with RTA directory,locations and FAQ’s. Download the app from Google Play and the Apple App Store.
RTA Smart Salik
This app enables you to manage your Salik account. The easy to use app includes features such as balance check, instant recharge of your or other accounts, information on active Salik tags, trip history, push notifications and announcements. It cuts down the lengthy process of entering a 12-digit number to recharge your Salik with a single click. The app is available to download from Google Play and the Apple App Store.
RTA Smart Drive
Can’t find a location? Use the Smart Drive app to navigate your route. It also includes voice and visual instructions, speed limit alters and live traffic updates. The best part is that this app works even without the internet. Through the Smart Drive app find parking zones, public transport locations, 3D UAE landmarks in an English and Arabic interface. Download the app from Google Play and the Apple App Store.
RTA Drivers and Vehicles
This app is designed for all drivers in the UAE. It offers key services related to your vehicle such as license renewal, fine payments, vehicle registration, online chat with RTA representatives, request for lost or damaged license replacement and vehicle number plate. Download the app from Google Play and the Apple App Store.
RTA Smart Parking
Want to park but don’t have coins for the paid parking? Download this app to know more about tariffs, parking payments methods, and vacant parking spots. Use your credit card or SMS using the app for tariff payments and find out more about auto zone code identification and get public holiday free parking alerts. There is no service fee when tickets are purchased using the app. Download the app from Google Play and the Apple App Store.
RTA Sharekni
This is a carpool management app specially designed for Dubai residents to share rides. It is a much convenient option for both the drivers and passengers. For driver’s it provides guided plan, manage schedules and for passengers this app searches for drivers who have pre-planned carpools within certain areas with pick and drop off points at a click of a button. Download the app from Google Play and the Apple App Store.
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