RTA responds to reader letter on tram parking
A pocket parking has been provided close to Station 10 in Knowledge Village (‘Letters to the editor: If only I could park,’ Gulf News, November 17). Moreover, tram users can utilise the monorail parking on Palm Jumeira or the multi-storey car park at the Nakheel Harbour and Tower Metro Station.
From the Roads and Transport Authority
Dubai, UAE
Economic fabric
Even though Qatar and Kuwait have the lowest break-even prices, in the long run it is going to affect the economic fabric of the GCC as a whole (‘GCC economies to remain resilient to lower oil prices,’ Gulf News, December 10). The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) is reluctant to cut production as the producing countries with higher break-even prices are trying to maximise the revenue even though the price is not at a favourable level. The fact is that current account deficits of consumer countries have narrowed down considerably, whereas the budget deficit of producing countries are widening day by day.
From Mr Girish R. Edathitta
Dubai
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A helpful move
It’s a brilliant move by the Dubai authorities to ease the crowds at the airport with a smart gate for registered travellers (‘Free Smart Gate sign-up at Mirdif City Centre,’ Gulf News, December 10). Residents can quickly move with their families: it will be very helpful.
From Ms Mamatha
Dubai
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How is this encouraging?
The article on taxi fare hikes states : “...the idea behind the increase in taxi fares is to encourage people to use public transport” (‘After Dubai taxi flag down rate, new hike in minimum fare,’ Gulf News, December 10). Metro fares have gone up and now taxi fares. It’s cheaper and more convenient to take my car and pay Dh10 in parking. I’m not sure how this will encourage me to use public transport.
From Mr Hamdan Ali
Dubai
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Needs to be economical
Dubai is getting expensive and transportation must be economical. People can’t always go walking or cycling to their office as the weather is harsh, dry and hot in the summer. The authorities must think of a cheaper option for transport.
From Mr Yousuf
Dubai
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Not happy
Increasing the charges never encourages people to travel by public transportation. I liked the Dh10 fee; it was fine and no coins were required.
From Mr D. S.
Dubai
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More convenient options
In order to promote public transport, you need to provide convenient transportation. For example, if we add a metro or tram service between Sharjah and Dubai, there will be a huge reduction in the traffic on the roads and people would prefer to use the public transport as the travelling time would be reduced as well.
From Ms Kaz
Dubai
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Not a stable man
This is beyond belief, and it is sickening to hear of such cases where children suffer abuse and torture at the hands of their parents (‘Family tragedy in Saudi Arabia as nine siblings ‘tortured’,’ Gulf News, December 10). The father of these children seems to be mentally unstable for having committed such brutality towards his own children over a meagre sum of money. It is heartbreaking that even his three-month-old daughter was not spared from the wrath. A child so young cannot even differentiate between paper and money, let alone steal money! It is out of the question. He deserves to be put behind bars for ill treatment of his children and causing them serious bodily harm. It is a shame that some people value money so much that they can compromise everything else.
From Ms Fatima Suhail
Sharjah
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A great leader
The Australian test cricket captain, Michael Clarke who assumed the role of ‘elder statesman’ during the tragedy that claimed the life of a young cricketer two weeks ago, is a shining example in the cricket world (‘Australia vs India: Phillip Hughes names ‘13th man’,’ Gulf News, Decemebr 9). He was a one-time anti-establishment player known for his forthright comments and brush-ins with opposing players and he has changed his attitude after the incident involving a teammate, Phillip Hughes, whom he famously called ‘little brother’. It was so emotionally charged, it changed the perceptions of some of his most ardent critics!
This unexpected thrust to the forefront, also playing as the spokesperson for the grieving Hughes family, is an abject lesson in the assumption of leadership from the front – a trait so lacking amongst the many men and women who are at the top.
From Mr A. R. Modak
Johannesburg, South Africa
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