RTA activates mParking service with Du

The step is part of RTA strategy to develop integrated solutions of road systems in keeping with the sweeping development plans of the emirate of Dubai at the highest global standards.

Engineer Maitha bin Adai, CEO of RTA Traffic & Roads Agency, said:

"Adding payment of parking fees through Du reflects RTA efforts to broaden the scope of its service to cover all community segments. Subscribers of mobile phone service from both Du and Etisalat will now find it easy to benefit from the mParking service through paying the parking fees using their mobile phones. The service will facilitate the use of public parking for the residents & visitors of the emirate, save time & effort, and avoid the inconvenience of searching for currency coins or following-up the renewal of parking ticket".."

The service is simple and easy to access, with no difference at all in the procedure of using between the two telecommunication operators (Du & Etisalat). Vehicles registered in Dubai do not need prior registration to the service and customers can avail the new service instantly through paying the parking fees by means of SMS.

The customer has to send a text message containing the number of the plate, followed by a space, the Code of the parking zone (shown in signage at the parking zone), a space, and the period of using the parking. The message is to be sent to 7275 (PARK) which is approved by the RTA for all telecommunication service providers in the UAE.

Vehicles registered in other emirates are offered free registration in the mParking service. Registration is quite easy and customers can just contact RTA Call Center at 8009090 or visit the website www.mpark.rta.ae to avail the service accordingly.

Several directional signs are in place to help customers know the areas in which mParking service is available, along with the zone code so that they can finalize payment easily.

The mParking service is the first of its kind in the region and Phase I and Phase II of the service have been completed covering Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Media City, Dubai Internet City and all controlled parking zones at Bur Dubai.

Work is up and running to complete Phase III of the project to extend the coverage to include the controlled parking zones at Deira, such that the service will cover all parts of the emirate of Dubai.

For his part Farid Faraidooni, Executive Vice President for Corporate Affairs at Du, said: "Du agreement with the RTA focuses on our commitment to deliver innovative solutions for the safety and comfort of our customers in the UAE.

mParking service is a new addition to the package of services we offer to upgrade telecommunication services sector and meet customer needs. Our subscribers can now easily use the public parking mobile phone service, and extend the parking use periods from their offices or homes simply through an SMS".