Overview
Parkin Company PJSC (“Parkin”), Dubai’s leading provider of paid public parking facilities and services, has signed a strategic agreement with Dubai Taxi Company PJSC (“DTC”), the Emirate’s leading provider of comprehensive mobility solutions. The partnership will expand dedicated taxi parking, introduce driver rest areas, deploy rapid EV chargers, and use shared data to optimize operations—advancing Dubai’s smart, sustainable transport ecosystem.
Why it matters
- Shorter wait times & better coverage: Dedicated taxi bays in high-demand zones—especially near major events and exhibitions—help match supply to real-time demand.
- Driver welfare: Rest areas within parking zones improve comfort, safety, and performance.
- Greener operations: Rapid EV chargers at key sites support the transition to low-emission taxi fleets.
- Smarter decisions: Data sharing pinpoints charging and parking hotspots to lift fleet utilization and service reliability.
Key initiatives
- Dedicated taxi parking: Allocation of priority bays across congested, high-traffic areas and event venues.
- Driver rest areas: Clearly signed, conveniently located spaces in Parkin zones to support breaks and well-being.
- Rapid EV charging rollout: Targeted deployment at strategic locations to accelerate electrification of taxi operations.
- Data collaboration: Joint analysis to identify peak demand corridors, optimize dwell times, and reduce empty miles.
- Innovation & investment: Co-development of smart mobility solutions with potential joint ventures in technology and services.
- Seamless payments: DTC will integrate Parkin’s Business Wallet to streamline parking payments across its fleet.
What leaders are saying
Eng. Mohamed Abdulla Al Ali, CEO of Parkin, said the agreement underscores Parkin’s role in Dubai’s smart city and sustainability agenda—pairing intelligent, customer-focused parking with driver welfare to set new benchmarks in experience, efficiency, and smart mobility.
Mansoor Rahma Alfalasi, CEO of Dubai Taxi Company, called the partnership a milestone in DTC’s journey toward smart, sustainable mobility—integrating advanced parking and charging infrastructure with fleet operations to enhance driver welfare, operational efficiency, and customer convenience.
Benefits by stakeholder
- Passengers: Faster pickups, better availability near events and transit hubs, and a smoother end-to-end journey.
- Drivers: Access to dedicated bays, convenient rest facilities, and dependable fast charging.
- City & environment: Optimized curb space, reduced congestion, and measurable progress toward Dubai’s sustainability goals.
About Parkin
Parkin is Dubai’s leading operator of paid public parking facilities and services, delivering technology-enabled solutions that improve access, safety, and efficiency across the Emirate.
About Dubai Taxi Company (DTC)
Dubai Taxi Company is a premier provider of comprehensive mobility solutions in Dubai, operating diverse services and pioneering initiatives that support a connected, technology-driven transport ecosystem.
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