In Dubai, everybody is asking the BIG question......
Mar 30th 2011, 12:59 am
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In Dubai, everybody is asking the BIG question......
........ what has happened to the parking meters? 
It can't be coincidence - today I found my FIFTH meter in succession (over the course of the last 2-3 days) which was 'out of order' (or at least the coins just drop straight through and come out again at the bottom).
Can't be just me... can it?
For a moment I was stupidly thinking the RTA had programmed them not to accept coins so that they can issue more penalty notices to motorists, but then I realised that would be dishonest, so that can't be the reason.
It can't be coincidence - today I found my FIFTH meter in succession (over the course of the last 2-3 days) which was 'out of order' (or at least the coins just drop straight through and come out again at the bottom).
Can't be just me... can it?
For a moment I was stupidly thinking the RTA had programmed them not to accept coins so that they can issue more penalty notices to motorists, but then I realised that would be dishonest, so that can't be the reason.
Mar 30th 2011, 1:48 am
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Re: In Dubai, everybody is asking the BIG question......
........ what has happened to the parking meters?
It can't be coincidence - today I found my FIFTH meter in succession (over the course of the last 2-3 days) which was 'out of order' (or at least the coins just drop straight through and come out again at the bottom).
Can't be just me... can it?
For a moment I was stupidly thinking the RTA had programmed them not to accept coins so that they can issue more penalty notices to motorists, but then I realised that would be dishonest, so that can't be the reason.
It can't be coincidence - today I found my FIFTH meter in succession (over the course of the last 2-3 days) which was 'out of order' (or at least the coins just drop straight through and come out again at the bottom).
Can't be just me... can it?
For a moment I was stupidly thinking the RTA had programmed them not to accept coins so that they can issue more penalty notices to motorists, but then I realised that would be dishonest, so that can't be the reason.
Mar 30th 2011, 3:23 am
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Re: In Dubai, everybody is asking the BIG question......
[QUOTE=The Dean;9274115]........ what has happened to the parking meters?
It can't be coincidence - today I found my FIFTH meter in succession (over the course of the last 2-3 days) which was 'out of order' (or at least the coins just drop straight through and come out again at the bottom).
Can't be just me... can it?
Been p'd off with coins dropping thru for some time now. Maybe the coin weight/size is inconsistent, or the machines need maintenance and perhaps they have sacked most of their staff to save money??!!!
It can't be coincidence - today I found my FIFTH meter in succession (over the course of the last 2-3 days) which was 'out of order' (or at least the coins just drop straight through and come out again at the bottom).
Can't be just me... can it?
Been p'd off with coins dropping thru for some time now. Maybe the coin weight/size is inconsistent, or the machines need maintenance and perhaps they have sacked most of their staff to save money??!!!
Mar 30th 2011, 3:28 am
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Re: In Dubai, everybody is asking the BIG question......
[QUOTE=Jim Smith;9274384]
Maybe it's the first rumblings of the revolution
........ what has happened to the parking meters?
It can't be coincidence - today I found my FIFTH meter in succession (over the course of the last 2-3 days) which was 'out of order' (or at least the coins just drop straight through and come out again at the bottom).
Can't be just me... can it?
Been p'd off with coins dropping thru for some time now. Maybe the coin weight/size is inconsistent, or the machines need maintenance and perhaps they have sacked most of their staff to save money??!!!
It can't be coincidence - today I found my FIFTH meter in succession (over the course of the last 2-3 days) which was 'out of order' (or at least the coins just drop straight through and come out again at the bottom).
Can't be just me... can it?
Been p'd off with coins dropping thru for some time now. Maybe the coin weight/size is inconsistent, or the machines need maintenance and perhaps they have sacked most of their staff to save money??!!!
Mar 30th 2011, 8:26 am
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Mar 30th 2011, 5:01 pm
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Re: In Dubai, everybody is asking the BIG question......
use your mobile - then you get a handy reminder when it's about to expire
Mar 30th 2011, 5:14 pm
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Mar 31st 2011, 12:07 am
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Re: In Dubai, everybody is asking the BIG question......
My 'local' friend works at the RTA - basically, they can't be *rsed to collect the coins from the machines and want people to use nol or mparking. Also, they're turning themselves in to an almost 100% Emirati organisation, which means the job of collecting coins would be beneath them!
Mar 31st 2011, 12:17 am
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Re: In Dubai, everybody is asking the BIG question......
My 'local' friend works at the RTA - basically, they can't be *rsed to collect the coins from the machines and want people to use nol or mparking. Also, they're turning themselves in to an almost 100% Emirati organisation, which means the job of collecting coins would be beneath them!
As for using your mobile, I believe they charge for the service. It soon adds up, especially if you are a regular parker like myself.
Mar 31st 2011, 8:43 am
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Re: In Dubai, everybody is asking the BIG question......
Am also a regular parker - bought an annual card from the RTA - much better value for money
Apr 2nd 2011, 8:32 pm
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Re: In Dubai, everybody is asking the BIG question......
That doesn't always work - I think it's limited to four hours then you have run out with coins or buy one of those pre-paid cards.
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