Up to Dh50,000 fine in Dubai: Over 220 cars impounded for illegally transporting passengers

The penalty also includes 24 black points and vehicle confiscation for 30 days

More than 220 private cars used for illegal passenger transport were recently impounded by authorities in Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said on Tuesday.

A total of 90 cars were impounded following inspections conducted by RTA and General Department of Airport Security around Terminals 1, 2, and 3 of Dubai Airports (DXB).

Measures were also taken that resulted in seizing 86 illegal vehicles in Hatta, while 49 cars were impounded around Jebel Ali area.

Saeed Al Balooshi, director of Passenger Transport Activities Monitoring at RTA’s Public Transport Agency, said: “In coordination with the Dubai Police General HQ, we conducted inspections of unlicensed passenger transport in several parts of the emirate, especially spots known for such illegal activities. We issued violations for passenger transport on unlicensed vehicles and promoting these services.”

For illegally transporting passengers, a fine of up to Dh30,000 for individuals, and up to Dh50,000 for companies can be issued, according to the Executive Council Resolution No. (20) of 2021 amending Executive Council Resolution No. (6) of 2016 which regulates passenger transport by cars in Dubai.