UAE motorists to be priced out of driving
Apr 27th 2008, 2:49 pm
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Re: UAE motorists to be priced out of driving
I must be alone in thinking it is a good idea.
I can't wait to not have to use my car to get around here.
I can't wait to not have to use my car to get around here.
Apr 27th 2008, 5:20 pm
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Re: UAE motorists to be priced out of driving
Having seen most of the plans. Yes I do.
The problem is they didn't think about this at the start, but in a year or so, things will be much better.
The bus service is already getting better (yes I have used it)
The problem is they didn't think about this at the start, but in a year or so, things will be much better.
The bus service is already getting better (yes I have used it)
Apr 27th 2008, 7:19 pm
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Re: UAE motorists to be priced out of driving
We used the X25 not so long ago from JBR - pleasantly surprised (certainly more reliable than the taxis down there on a Friday night).
Apr 27th 2008, 7:30 pm
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Re: UAE motorists to be priced out of driving
Apr 27th 2008, 7:30 pm
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Re: UAE motorists to be priced out of driving
Buses will still not be an adequate solution here unless they go within 100 yards of your destination. Who wants to walk more than 100m during the day in the middle of August?
I tried to use the Metro in Hong Hong during July. it was a pleasant enough experience excet for the 200 yard walk to my meeting. By the time I arrived I was soaked!
I tried to use the Metro in Hong Hong during July. it was a pleasant enough experience excet for the 200 yard walk to my meeting. By the time I arrived I was soaked!
Apr 27th 2008, 7:33 pm
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Re: UAE motorists to be priced out of driving
The metro is meant for people who are also making less than that...
Apr 27th 2008, 7:34 pm
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Re: UAE motorists to be priced out of driving
Buses will still not be an adequate solution here unless they go within 100 yards of your destination. Who wants to walk more than 100m during the day in the middle of August?
I tried to use the Metro in Hong Hong during July. it was a pleasant enough experience excet for the 200 yard walk to my meeting. By the time I arrived I was soaked!
I tried to use the Metro in Hong Hong during July. it was a pleasant enough experience excet for the 200 yard walk to my meeting. By the time I arrived I was soaked!
Apr 27th 2008, 7:37 pm
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Re: UAE motorists to be priced out of driving
That's what I figured, but earlier in this thread, you'll see that IndieG reckons it will be priced beyond the financial reach of the low-paid.
And that still doesn't address the issue of most people (low-paid or high-paid) not living or working anywhere near a Metro station.
And that still doesn't address the issue of most people (low-paid or high-paid) not living or working anywhere near a Metro station.
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Apr 27th 2008, 7:38 pm
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That's what I figured, but if you check back earlier in this thread, you'll see that IndieG reckons it will be priced beyond the financial reach of the low-paid.
And that still doesn't address the issue of most people (low-paid or high-paid) not living or working anywhere near a Metro station.
And that still doesn't address the issue of most people (low-paid or high-paid) not living or working anywhere near a Metro station.
Apr 27th 2008, 7:40 pm
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Re: UAE motorists to be priced out of driving
That's a non-answer if ever there was one. You don't work in the Dubai government, do you? 
And of course, it's completely predicated on people actually considering it worth their while to adapt rather than just leave. The government does rather seem to be under the impression that they can constantly ratchet up the cost of living and it won't matter because Dubai is such a wonderful place that expats won't decide that they can do better elsewhere and leave.
And of course, it's completely predicated on people actually considering it worth their while to adapt rather than just leave. The government does rather seem to be under the impression that they can constantly ratchet up the cost of living and it won't matter because Dubai is such a wonderful place that expats won't decide that they can do better elsewhere and leave.
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Apr 27th 2008, 7:43 pm
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Re: UAE motorists to be priced out of driving
That's a non-answer if ever there was one. You don't work in the Dubai government, do you?
And of course, it's completely predicated on people actually considering it worth their while to adapt rather than just leave. The government does rather seem to be under the impression that they can constantly ratchet up the cost of living and it won't matter because Dubai is such a wonderful place that expats won't decide that they can do better elsewhere and leave.
And of course, it's completely predicated on people actually considering it worth their while to adapt rather than just leave. The government does rather seem to be under the impression that they can constantly ratchet up the cost of living and it won't matter because Dubai is such a wonderful place that expats won't decide that they can do better elsewhere and leave.
And my answer, you already know what it's about...In every country I been, the metro is 20-40% more expensive than buses...Plus, the buses are also going to be abundant in the coming months or years...So people who wont use the metro, will still use the bus...Albeit in larger numbers since the buses are also going to be more...
Apr 27th 2008, 7:45 pm
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Re: UAE motorists to be priced out of driving
well I've already started looking for work elsewhere!
I'm not one of those people who thinks the sun shines out of Dubai's arse (which I believe is located in International City)
I'm not one of those people who thinks the sun shines out of Dubai's arse (which I believe is located in International City)