Dubai motorists can now add driving licence, registration to Samsung Wallet

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The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai and Samsung Gulf Electronics have collaborated to integrate driving licenses and vehicle registrations into Samsung Wallet.

Samsung users can now seamlessly add their vehicle registration and driving license information directly to their Samsung Wallet through the RTA app.

This integration streamlines the management of essential transportation-related documents by consolidating them into a single, centralised platform.

Meera Al Shaikh, director of Smart Services at RTA, stated, “The Roads and Transport Authority is committed to innovation and development and aims to introduce initiatives that provide convenient transportation solutions for the public. This partnership emphasises our ongoing efforts to utilise smart technologies and integrate essential services.

“Through smartphones, we will revolutionise urban mobility and progress towards a digital future, aligning with Dubai’s vision of becoming the smartest city in the world.”

RTA-Samsung partnership: A significant step  in urban mobility and smart services

Al Shaikh also highlighted the importance of maintaining the highest standards of security and privacy, reflecting the dedication of both RTA and Samsung to safeguarding user trust

Fadi Abu Shamat, head of the Mobile Experience Division at Samsung Gulf Electronics, commented, “Our collaboration with RTA continues to push boundaries in delivering cutting-edge technologies that enhance the lives of our users. By integrating vehicle and driving license information into Samsung Wallet, we offer unparalleled convenience and efficiency for our valued customers.

“This integration comes with the assurance of our robust military-grade Knox security suite, underscoring our unwavering commitment to prioritising security and safeguarding consumer data privacy. It also showcases the responsibility of both entities to drive innovation and provide seamless experiences for users.”

Putting smart systems in place

Digital transformation is a key focus for RTA. The authority recently announced its plan to roll out intelligent traffic systems (ITS) technology across its entire 710 km road network by 2026.

Dubai’s ITS technology, which covers 60 per cent of the emirate’s road network, has cut travel times by up to 20 per cent.

The ITS comprises 311 surveillance cameras, 227 incident monitoring and vehicle counting devices, and 112 variable message signs (VMS) – all of which relay real-time information about road conditions.

The first phase implementation of the system has further involved fitting 115 travel time and speed measurement devices, and the set-up of 17 weather sensor stations.