At the MENA Congress held in Dubai recently, car-sharing tech vendor Vulog has shared the interest in bringing the rising trend to the Middle East. And the company plans to introduce the benefits of the service in Dubai.
Met with piqued interest from potential partners during the MENA Transport Congress and Exhibition which ended Wednesday, Georges Gallais said in an interview that the car-sharing service would need about 2,000 cars in order for it to work, Gulf News reported. Gallais is the co-founder of France-based Vulog Carsharing Technologies.
Although a new, yet trending shared transport service, Gallais said that Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has also expressed interest in the technology. He also said that the city authorities are updated with what's going on with the rest of the world, and that its young generation is adept with mobility and transport options.
Gallais further explained that the car-sharer (passenger-driver) would be paying a per minute, hourly, or daily rate using a valid credit card, depending on operator fees. Users of the service would be required to undergo thorough screening as well as background checks prior to use of the vehicle. The vehicles are also being manned by a registered service operator.
The operator oftentimes would require a security deposit, not only to ensure liability for any car damages (if it happens) but most importantly, to abide by the service's rules, in a related FX Tribune post. Added safety technology like car-tracking and anti-theft would be integrated into the vehicles. Another bonus would also mean getting blacklisted should users violate policies.
A common scenario for qualified drivers (yes, even those without a car yet) would be when it comes to attending special occasions or events. Gallais added that public transport might be enduring and another option would be to do the car-sharing service as it would save time and effort instead, according to the publication.
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