Lifestyle

Now, take safer rides with kids. ‘Hala Juniors’ is here

Published

3 years ago

March 4, 2022

Riding with kids just got easier and safer. Welcome to ‘Hala Juniors’.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Careem launched ‘Hala Juniors’, a new option on the Careem app, under their joint venture ‘Hala’.

It has been started keeping in mind the safety of the kids and the comfort of their parents during a ride.
‘Hala Juniors’ lets you book a ride in a car which is installed with child car seats by Mothercare. The seats are installed with industry standard comfort.

They have a five-point harness, cushioning for newborn and four reclining configuration for better comfort. The captains of ‘Hala Juniors’ rides are trained on how to install the child car seat.

The cars are thoroughly sanitised after each ride and cleaned by Champion Cleaners regularly.
To cap it all, a ‘Hala Juniors’ ride will cost you only Dh5 more than the usual Hala rides. Careem has started this initiative with a fleet of 150 cars.

“We are extremely excited about launching ‘Hala Juniors’ in Dubai to welcome children onboard,” said Basil Hovakeemian, CEO for Hala.

Richard Robinson, business director at Mothercare, said: “Children are at the centre of all we do at Mothercare; child safety is imperative and we are delighted to partner with Hala to provide travel safety solutions for parents on the go.”

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Announcements

UAE fuel prices announced for February

Published

5 days ago

January 31, 2025

Staff Reporter

The UAE fuel price committee on Friday announced petrol and diesel prices for the month of February 2025.

Super 98 petrol will cost Dh2.74, compared to Dh2.61 a litre in January, while Special 95 will cost Dh2.63 a litre, compared to Dh2.50 a litre the previous month.

E-Plus category petrol will be available for Dh2.55 a litre, compared to Dh2.43 a litre in January, while diesel will now cost Dh2.82 a litre, compared to Dh2.68 a litre the previous month.

Fuel prices in the UAE are closely tied to movements in the global oil market, which has experienced significant fluctuations since last year. Geopolitical uncertainties, shifting supply dynamics and concern about slowing economic growth have all contributed to the volatility in oil prices.

The UAE deregulated fuel prices in 2015, aligning them with market fluctuations.

Announcements

Dubai Metro rolls Out 43-hour nonstop operations for New Year’s Eve

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1 month ago

December 24, 2024

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Dubai Metro and Tram services will operate nonstop for over 43 hours starting December 31, according to a senior official from the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

This initiative is designed to alleviate congestion during New Year celebrations, encouraging the public to rely on public transport for a smoother journey. Dubai Metro will run continuously from 5 AM on December 31 until the end of January 1, while Dubai Tram will operate from 6 AM on December 31 until 1 AM on January 2.

Additionally, the RTA will deploy a fleet of 1,400 buses, available free of charge, to further support public transportation. The RTA, highlighted that the extended Metro and Tram services, increased parking facilities, and free bus rides are part of the authority’s efforts to provide convenient travel options and reduce traffic congestion for celebrators.

Announcements

Traffic Relief: Dubai opens new bridge, slashes travel time from 15 to 3 minutes

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1 month ago

December 24, 2024

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A new 1km bridge opened on Sunday in Dubai, greatly easing traffic flow from Hessa Street to Al Khail Road, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced.

The two-lane bridge has reduced travel time from Hessa Street to Al Khail Road from 15 minutes to just three minutes, the RTA added. The bridge ensures a “seamless” traffic connection to Dubai’s city centre and Dubai International Airport.

RTA also announced that 54 per cent of the Dh689 million Hessa Street development project, which includes upgrades of four major intersections, has been completed. All intersections are expected to be fully operational by the fourth quarter of 2025.

#RTA opens a key bridge connecting Hessa Street to Al Khail Road. Spanning 1,000 metres, the bridge is part of a major project to develop four intersections along Hessa Street. It significantly reduces travel time between the two streets from 15 minutes to just 3 minutes while… pic.twitter.com/4aB2L2yEJ7
— RTA (@rta_dubai) December 22, 2024

Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), said the Hessa Street development project, spanning 4.5km from its intersection with Sheikh Zayed Road to its intersection with Al Khail Road, represents a continuation of efforts to develop road infrastructure to keep pace with the emirate of Dubai’s continuous growth.