Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre introduces smart taxi-top billboard initiative

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The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of the Smart Billboard project for taxi vehicles in collaboration with operating companies and the relevant strategic stakeholders.

The initiative entails smart advertising billboards being planted on taxi rooftops to market products and services in collaboration with advertisers from local companies and businesses in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

The ITC said that the project started with 50 taxi vehicles from the Tawasul Transport company, and intends to reach 100 taxi vehicles from the same company after the trial period is over.

The centre explained that the initiative is in line with its commitment towards reinforcing digital transformation in Abu Dhabi, and improving public access to its digital services system.

The Integrated Transport Centre strives to fulfil future requirements and promote the vision of Abu Dhabi through investing in modern technologies that serve the community and create smarter cities in the emirate, in terms of services and commercial practices, stated state news agency, WAM.

In cooperation with operating companies and stakeholders, ITC announced the launch of a smart billboard project on the roof of taxis to promote services and products in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi … pic.twitter.com/jm2gXlxuFq

— “ITC” مركز النقل المتكامل (@ITCAbuDhabi) June 7, 2023

The project also aims to use new marketing and digital promotional strategies for these services, and to use technology to strengthen the digital marketing field by reaching various segments of society with efficient and creative marketing messages.

According to the Integrated Transport Centre, setting up advertising billboards on taxi rooftops contributes to delivering diversified and engaging advertising content to passengers and pedestrians in accordance with the innovative advancements in the digital marketing field.

Furthermore, it improves the city’s marketing communications and helps raise community awareness on various services, events, and activities. It also provides local businesses with the opportunity to promote and market their products and services.

Moreover, the digital billboards can be used to broadcast useful traffic safety tips to a large audience in a creative manner, as they use innovative technology to display content clearly in all kinds of weather conditions without distracting other drivers.

On the other hand, the initiative strengthens the collaboration with the private sector by creating new investment opportunities to promote the products and services of local businesses. It also helps the taxi industry utilise asset and diversifying revenue, thereby supporting local economy by enhancing the economic development in the Emirate.

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