Transport systems should have unified standards, says UAE Federal Transport Authority

Monday, 26 October 2015 15:19

Land transport systems in the region must have the same standards and quality to achieve inter connectivity. That's according to officials at Natrans, a transport exhibition and conference in the capital. They've been discussing how to build a unified transport network that's both efficient and user-friendly. The UAE’s Federal Transport Authority has drafted laws and regulations to ensure that the transport systems have the same standards. ARN spoke to its Executive Director, His Excellency Abdullah Al Katheeri.

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