Dubai Taxi Company PJSC (“DTC” or the “Company”), a leading and notable provider of comprehensive mobility solutions in Dubai, has today announced that it has signed a strategic partnership with Bolt, the global shared mobility platform, to launch its e-hailing platform in Dubai.
The partnership with Bolt, which is establishing its platform in the UAE for the first time, will provide innovative e-hailing solutions whilst enhancing customers’ digital mobility experience and expanding smart transportation services throughout the Emirate, in line with DTC’s ambitious growth strategy.
Bolt, will be the strategic partner of DTC for the provision of e-hailing services in the Emirate. The company, which was incepted in 2013, has experienced rapid growth in recent years and has expanded itself in over 600 cities and across 50 countries. Bolt offers a wide range of mobility solutions, including e-hailing, food and grocery delivery, scooter and e-bike rental, and short-term car rental.
The launch was announced during a signing ceremony between DTC and Bolt at GITEX Global. Mansoor Alfalasi, Chief Executive Officer of DTC, signed the Partnership Agreement with Markus Villig, Founder and CEO of Bolt, in the presence of; H.E. Erkki Keldo, Minister of Economy and Industry of the Republic of Estonia; and H.E. Abdul Mohsen Ibrahim Kalbat, Chairman of Dubai Taxi, along with members of the Company’s Board of Directors.
The CEO of Dubai Taxi stated that, “This landmark strategic partnership brings together DTC’s position as the UAE’s largest fleet owner with over 6,000 taxis and limousines and Bolt’s position as a leading global shared mobility platform. The combined strengths of both companies will create an unparalleled local mobility leader that supports DTC’s ambitious plans for growth.”
Markus Villig, Founder and CEO of Bolt, said: “There are over 3.5 million cars registered and operating on the UAE’s roads which can cause increased travel time, congestion, accidents and pollution.
This long-term strategic partnership with Dubai Taxi Company will create a new shared mobility platform in Dubai, reducing the need to use a private car which will have a positive impact on the Emirate and the people living here.”
Source: Mediaoffice
