DUBAI: A one-stop digital kiosk operated through a smart app on smartphones that enables the taxi driver to apply for leave, salary certificate, insurance details, test results, and a Dubai map in addition to reporting a traffic accident has been launched by the Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

“The kiosk has other applications related to travel or driving licence,” said the Director of Resources and Support at DTC, Ammar Al Buraiki, adding that the applications can be retrieved from the Digital Kiosk in the Head Office of the DTC.

“It also provides them access to efficient and speedy services through using smart technologies that nurture an advanced and interactive business environment. He said the app has an early distress call feature linking the cab driver with the Control Centre during emergencies and crises, enabling the positioning of the vehicle in order to deliver the required assistance.

“The launch of the digital kiosk is part of the efforts in support of the Smart City initiative of our government to rank Dubai as the smartest and happiest city worldwide and replicates RTA’s first strategic goal (Smart Dubai).”

Al Buraiki added, “This initiative heralds a quantum shift in boosting the excellent services of the DTC which is making significant advances and achievements in the use of information technology. It is always in pursuit of creative techniques in delivering smart services and enhancing the digital transformation.”