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Free taxi rides for tourists at Dubai Airport

By Web Desk
March 19, 2018

Dubai is celebrating the International Day of Happiness in a distinctive way by offering free taxi rides at the airport.

In commemoration of the International Happiness Day to be celebrated on March 20th, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai announced free taxi rides for 100 lucky passengers at Dubai International Airport.

Apart from that the RTA has also launched free tours around the city, aboard the Happiness Bus along with gifts to commuters of the public transport, staff members, inspectors, bus drivers and clientele at the RTA’s Happiness Centers.

Numerous internal and external events as well as competitions have also been structured as part of the scheme.

The director-general and chairman of the board of executive directors of RTA, Mattar Al Tayer talking to international media outlets has stated: “The RTA has set people’s happiness as part of its strategic goals in line with Dubai Strategic Plan 2021, and in so doing; it has become the first government entity in Dubai to launch the Happiness Strategy. RTA has endorsed the People Happiness Charter to demonstrate its commitment towards bringing happiness to people.”