27 Jan January 27, 2016 RTA tests project to monitor performance of drivers, says official. The Roads and Transport Authority has installed CCTV cameras in taxis as part of a pilot project to monitor the performance of drivers and for general security, a senior official told Gulf News on Tuesday. Abdullah Yousuf Al Ali, CEO, Public Transport Agency, RTA, said: “The installation of cameras in taxis is a project under trial. Each taxi includes three CCTVs, one on the driver only [not covering passengers] and the other two for rear and front [outside the vehicle].” Apart from bringing a sense of security to passengers, the cameras also serve as a backup for taxi drivers in cases of disagreement with customers. The CCTV cameras are the latest in a series of enhancements that Dubai’s fleet of taxis is going through. The smart gadgets on taxis include GPS, LCD touch screens on select taxis, NOL and credit card payment system being installed in phases as well as airport check-in facilities on airport taxis.
