{"podcast":{"title":"Mobility Redefined","slug":"mobility-redefined-7025064","podcast_index_feed_id":7025064,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/mobilityredefined/","website_url":"https://mobilityredefined.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/0b9bbc61-71d4-4294-831a-bf7241242ecf/8Uws7Zvjjg2xeO8cXz3VSc9c.jpg","author":"Modaxo","episode_count":30,"summary":"The public transport industry is undergoing rapid change, from decarbonisation and sustainability goals to the fast-paced evolution of digital technology. Mobility Redefined is the podcast for senior managers, executives, and decision-makers who are leading this transformation. Hosted by Dr Kaan Yildizgöz, Executive Director at Modaxo, each episode brings expert insights on the challenges and opportunities facing the transport sector today. From digitalisation and workforce development to customer-centric innovations, this podcast covers the critical issues shaping the future of mobility. Why Listen? As a leader in public transport, you play a crucial role in building sustainable cities, fostering economic growth, and enhancing quality of life. Mobility Redefined provides practical solutions, forward-thinking strategies, and visionary ideas to help you stay ahead of trends and lead your organisation into the future. With experience in public and private sectors, UITP and now Modaxo, Dr Yildizgöz brings a global perspective on transport policy, innovation, and leadership. He has also published two public transport books and spoken or trained in more than 70 countries around the wor…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-06T16:17:01.777743+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mobility-redefined-7025064"},"episode":{"title":"Inside Dubai’s Taxi Revolution with RTA's Adel Shakeri","slug":"inside-dubai-s-taxi-revolution-with-rta-s-adel-shakeri","published_at":"2025-09-01T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mobility-redefined-7025064/inside-dubai-s-taxi-revolution-with-rta-s-adel-shakeri","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mobility-redefined-7025064","url":"https://mobilityredefined.com/episodes/inside-dubais-taxi-revolution-with-rtas-adel-shakeri","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6e411696-e722-4775-b84f-7fb71653b3b0.mp3","summary":"Dubai’s taxi sector has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past three decades — evolving from unregulated, individually owned cars into a unified, technology-led system that is fully integrated with public transport. In this episode, Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz meets Adel Shakeri, Director of Strategy, Planning and Business Development at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, to uncover the lessons behind this success. Adel shares how RTA transitioned to a franchise model, set clear KPIs, and integrated global ride-hailing platforms into the city’s operations. He explains why safety and customer satisfaction are top priorities, how real-time data improves service, and why average taxi wait times are under 3.5 minutes for most passengers. The conversation also explores contract structures, operator responsibilities, and the importance of stakeholder buy-in for lasting reform. For transport leaders and city planners, this episode offers practical insights on operational excellence, public–private partnerships, and preparing for innovations such as self-driving taxis and a full shift to e-hailing. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mobility Redefined Podcast 00:17 Welcome and Introduction of Mr. Adel Shakeri 00:55 Dubai's Taxi Transformation Journey 02:29 Integration of Technology in Taxi Services 04:01 Franchise Model and Operational Framework 12:32 Role of Technology and Future Innovations 15:53 Advice for Other Cities and Future Vision 18:24 Conclusion and Farewell Connect with Us: Website: https://mobilityredefined.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mobility-redefined/ Mobility Redefined is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.com Host: Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz Producer: Mike Cartmel Executive Producer: Darren Turpin Special thanks to: Brand desi…","meta_description":"Dubai’s taxi sector has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past three decades — evolving from unregulated, individually owned cars into a unifie…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1141,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mobility-redefined-7025064/episodes/inside-dubai-s-taxi-revolution-with-rta-s-adel-shakeri/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mobility-redefined-7025064/inside-dubai-s-taxi-revolution-with-rta-s-adel-shakeri.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}