RTA’s Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) concluded on June 15th a successful 5-day career fair. The event aimed to attract a wide spectrum of candidates looking for placements as taxi drivers to join the team of DTC fleet drivers that serve clients from all community members.
“(918) candidates have applied for taxi drivers at the Career Fair held at Dubai Taxi Company Head Office, Muhaisna 4. The event enabled candidates to interact directly with the recruitment officers of DTC to know more about the application process and the diverse DTC services to customers, such as taxis, limos, school buses and commercial coaches,” said Nasir Mohammed Al Haj, Director of Drivers Happiness, DTC.
“The event also provided a platform for responding to the candidates’ queries, such as the driver’s daily average income, benefits, housing, transportation and others. Candidates were able to apply after being interviewed officially by DTC staffs during the fair. Job offers were made to the successful candidates after fulfilling all stipulations made by the DTC,” he continued.
The event underscores DTC’s commitment to keep pace with the market needs, especially under the current economic recovery and the full restoration of the taxi services in Dubai. Moreover, DTC is keen to adopt a sound approach towards selecting and grooming human resources, particularly taxi drivers.
“We aim to nurture a perfect value-driven career environment for taxi drivers in a bid to leverage their professional career. Measures taken include endorsing a package of incentives and special awards to outstanding personnel and promoting drivers who earn the highest income and fair best in customer service rating.”, added Al Haj
“DTC leaders also offer periodic individual awards to excellent performing drivers to encourage them to continue improving the service and maintain fine image of DTC amongst taxi riders. Nurturing such an environment will contribute to realising the strategic goals of DTC such as excellent operation and people happiness,” concluded Al Haj.
It is worth noting that applying for a taxi driver at DTC is still open and those who are interested can send their applications to DTC’s email: recruitment@dtc.gov.ae
