Dubai: Emirates Transport Media Dept.

Emirates Transport (ET) has announced the signing of 245 new and renewed contracts with several government and private sector entities in the emirates of Dubai and Sharjah during 2020.  

Head of Sales for the Dubai and Sharjah Zone, Tariq AlSedawi, stated that the signed contracts, which have a range in duration of between 3 to 5 years, were for the provision of passenger transport and vehicle leasing services, adding that the total number of running contracts stood at 847 by the end of 2020.

He explained that the newly signed contracts included 208 new contracts and 37 renewed.

AlSedawi the high quality and efficient service package offered by ET, a fruit of nearly 40 years of experience in the field, had resulted in attracting and renewing a number of contracts with several government and private establishments, despite the effects of the ongoing pandemic.

He affirmed ET’s commitment to implementing preventive measures to ensure the health and safety of its passengers and drivers, in accordance with the directives issued by the authorities to combat the spread of Covid-19.

The Head of Sales for the Dubai and Sharjah Zone detailed that some of these measures include disinfection of vehicles before and after each transport journey, daily temperature checks for drivers, periodic medical tests for all drivers and the wearing of masks and gloves.

The fleet for transport and leasing services for the Dubai and Sharjah Zone currently stands at 10,499 vehicles, which includes buses and light vehicles. The Zone also employs 3,121 drivers who undergo continuous training to ensure the highest standards of safety and professionalism.

Some of the Division’s most prominent clients in Dubai and Sharjah include Emirates Airline Group, Dubai Police, Dubai Duty Free, ENOC, in addition to a number of universities and colleges.