Dubai government recently approved the the emirate’s Traffic toll system “Salik” on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance approved this plan on Saturday during a meeting.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) introduced the Salik toll system in 2007. This toll is one of Dubai’s premier infrastructure assets, with robust traffic volumes. It ensures most recent technology which facilitate smooth traffic flows. There are 3 million vehicles registered in the Salik toll system, out of which 1.8 million are registered in Dubai.
The eight Salik toll gates, Al Barsha, Al Garhoud, Al Maktoum, Al Mamzar South, Al Mamzar North, Al Safa, Airport Tunnel and Jebel Ali. These toll gates encourage the use of public transportation, aims to reduce traffic congestion and promotes the use of alternative roads.
