Abu Dhabi’s investment and holding company ADQ has taken over the management, operation, and development of DARB, the emirate’s toll system, DARB, and Mawaqif, its parking system.
The transition to ADQ management will not affect the operations of DARB and Mawaqif. Both systems are said to continue to offer their full range of services through their respective digital channels, with regulatory oversight remaining with Abu Dhabi Mobility.
DARB, operational since 2021, manages eight toll gates in Abu Dhabi. The toll system aims to reduce congestion and promote public transportation. Meanwhile, Mawaqif, established in 2009, complements this ecosystem by providing structured public parking facilities in Abu Dhabi.
HE Abdulla Al Marzouqi, Director General of the Integrated Transport Centre, said: “This step is part of our strategy to enhance partnerships with leading companies, improve the transportation system and develop the sector in Abu Dhabi. ITC will also work with ADQ to boost customer experience and ensure continuity of services.”
Mansour AlMulla, Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer of ADQ, added: “By expanding our portfolio with DARB and Mawaqif, we expect to generate significant synergies that will translate into sustainable financial returns, as well as an attractive proposition for commuters.
“As state-of-the-art systems solving urban mobility challenges, DARB and Mawaqif facilitate the seamless movement of people and goods. This ideally complements our existing assets in the transport and logistics sector, while contributing to the evolution of a smart, safe and sustainable transport network in Abu Dhabi.”
This transition occurs under the regulatory supervision of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, represented by the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility).
