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RTA Permit and Approval

What is an RTA Permit?

Any company offering transportation services in Dubai must have an RTA permit. This covers water taxis, buses, limousines, and taxis. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is the source of the permit.
RTA permits come in three different varieties:

1. Category A – For taxi companies with more than 20 vehicles.

2. Category B – For taxi companies with less than 20 vehicles.

3. Category C – For public bus operators.

Documents required:

The following papers are needed for approval:

· A strong plot plans.

Surveying the terrain surrounding the site.

Requested by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), DM Form for gate level.

We help you get a permit for landscaping.
With this license, you can add soft landscaping parts to the roadways without planting trees. Whether you are an individual client or a business, you can ask for this permission.

Documents required:

The following papers are needed for this approval:

Plan from Dubai Municipality that works.
The landscaping area’s layout.
Site pictures.

Documents required:

The following papers are needed for this approval:

· Plan from Dubai Municipality that works.

True business license.
A good plan that details the potential places for the signage’ installation.
Every other document that the relevant department has requested.

Eligibility for Obtaining an RTA Permit

To be eligible for an RTA permit, you must:

· Be at least 21 years old.
· Hold a valid UAE driving license for the relevant vehicle category.
· Have a clean driving record.
· Pass a medical fitness test.
· Pass a knowledge and practical test.

NOC For Infrastructure

We assist you with the following NOC applications for infrastructure:

NOC for information.
NOC for construction work.
NOC for executing trial trenches.
NOC for special infrastructure work
NOC for certifying as-built drawings for RTA spare ducts and utility distribution cross sections for RTA road projects.
NOC for the design of the infrastructure.

Getting a permit to advertise on the side of the road:
Getting a temporary outdoor advertising permit:
We help you get the necessary approvals to put up temporary advertising and promotional boards on highways for special occasions like openings. If your company focuses on advertising, you can request for this permit.

Documents required:

The following papers are needed for this approval:

• A copy of a current business license is necessary for both the company creating the advertisement and the party seeking it.
• A letter to the Department of Advertising and Investments Services of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) outlining the purpose and justification of the advertisement. It also outlines the desired period's beginning and ending dates and confirms that the stated firm is authorized to carry out the recommended advertisement.

• Conceptualization of the advertising The advertising company wrote a letter to RTA's Advertising and Investments Services division outlining the details of the planned ad and agreeing to accept responsibility for any damages resulting from poor execution or upkeep.

• Affection plan showing the recommended location of the planned advertising board.
We help you renew the past approvals for the placement of temporary advertising and promotional boards on roads for significant events like openings. We also assist you in renewing the permit for outdoor advertising. If your company focuses on advertising, you can request for this permit.

Documents required:

The following papers are needed for this approval:

· For both the party seeking the advertising and the business putting it together, a copy of a current business license is required.

• A letter to the Department of Advertising and Investments Services of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) outlining the purpose and justification of the advertisement. Additionally, it details the desired period's beginning and ending dates and confirms that the stated firm is authorized to carry out the recommended advertisement.
• The advertising company wrote a letter and handed it to the Advertising and Investments Services division of the Roads and Transport Authority in order to explain the details of the intended advertisement and to assume responsibility for any damages that might arise from poor execution or upkeep.
• The advertising's conceptualization.
• Prior advertising authorization;

• An affection plan that shows the proposed advertisement's intended placement.

Revocation of the permit for outdoor advertising

For exceptional occasions like grand openings, we help you revoke the permission to deploy temporary billboards for promotion and advertising on public streets. If your advertising agency has a valid license, you can apply for this authorization.

Documents required: for advertise.

We have assisted many clients in obtaining approval or nods of approval from various authorities for their cars, structures, workplaces, and other things.

Types of RTA Permits

Taxi Permit allows an operator to provide point-to-point taxi services within Dubai.
Limousine Permit allows an operator to provide limousine services within Dubai.
Bus Permit allows an operator to provide bus transportation services within Dubai.
Waterbus Permit allows an operator to provide waterbus transportation services within Dubai.
Sightseeing Permit allows an operator to provide tour and sightseeing services in Dubai.
Rented Vehicle Permit allows an operator to provide rental car services within Dubai.

Application Process

In Dubai, obtaining an RTA permit for transportation services is an easy and uncomplicated process. All you have to do is fill out an online application, which is available on the Roads and Transport Authority's (RTA) website.
A business plan, evidence of financial stability, and a copy of your UAE trade license are among the supporting documents you will need to provide with your application. Additionally, a non-refundable processing charge will need to be paid.
You will receive an RTA permit, enabling you to run a transportation service in Dubai, following the evaluation and approval of your application by the RTA.

Cost of Obtaining an RTA Permit

Depending on the kind of permit you require and how long you need it for, the price of acquiring an RTA permit for transportation services in Dubai can change. Permits for taxis and public buses often cost AED 150, while those for private vehicles and motorcycles typically cost AED 100.
Annual permits are also available for both private and public cars if you want to get one for a longer duration. Usually, these cost between AED 2,000 and AED 3,000.

Responsibilities of Companies with an RTA Permit

An RTA authorization is required if you wish to establish a transportation business in Dubai. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) mandates this authorization in order to offer any type of transportation service inside the emirate.
Applying for an RTA permit, together with the necessary paperwork, is the initial step in the process. You will receive a transport license that will enable you to run your company after your application has been examined and accepted.

You will be expected to fulfill specific obligations as a business with an RTA permit. Above all, you need to make sure that every one of your cars is kept up to date and complies with safety regulations. Additionally, you will be in charge of making sure your drivers always follow the law and educating them on safe driving techniques.
It will also be your duty to keep an eye on your driver's schedule and routes to make sure they aren't overworking themselves or endangering themselves. In the event of an emergency, you must always keep thorough records on your passengers and their contact details.

Duration To Get Permit

According to the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), granting a permit for a new cab should take no more than ten working days, provided that all required paperwork is complete and in order.
Additionally, while the new driver fulfills the remaining requirements, including passing a geography test unique to Dubai, the RTA will grant a temporary license that will be valid for 60 days.

Other Required Permits and Documents

Operating a transportation service in Dubai requires more than just an RTA permit. Businesses must also obtain the following permits and documents:

-A trade license from the Department of Economic Development (DED)
-An operation license from the RTA
-Vehicle registration and insurance
-Driver’s licenses for all drivers

Failure to comply with these requirements can result in hefty fines and penalties. Therefore, it is important to be familiar with all the regulations before starting a transportation business in Dubai.