Free car rental service for Abu Dhabi's healthcare workers

Abu Dhabi - The service is accessible through downloading ekar app from Apple Store or Google Play, and register using Emirates ID and driving licence details.

By Staff Report

Published: Tue 12 May 2020, 8:37 PM

Last updated: Tue 12 May 2020, 10:40 PM

In support of healthcare staff battling the Covid-19 pandemic, the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), car-sharing app (ekar) and the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) launched an initiative to offer free month-long car rentals for healthcare professionals in Abu Dhabi.

The initiative signals recognition of the huge efforts of healthcare workers combating the virus, and aims to ease some of the burdens of healthcare professionals.

"This initiative represents the cooperation between government and private sectors in their fight against the outbreak of Covid-19 and provides support to the efforts of healthcare professionals to curb the disease," the ITC said in a statement.

In appreciation, your rides are on us.
The ITC has launched "Healthcare Hero's" initiative in cooperation with ekar and SEHA offering a one-month free car rental to medical staffs in #AbuDhabi via "ekar" App ... pic.twitter.com/bHsdCW5nqm
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"The initiative that is presented to healthcare providers in coordination with ekar and SEHA, is an integral part of the support the ITC is dedicating to ease the mobility of healthcare providers. The centre has recently launched bus on-demand service through the smart App, 'Abu Dhabi Healthcare Link', providing free transport to them in their daily commuting between home and office under the current circumstances where traffic movement is being restricted."

Vilhelm Hedberg, ekar's founder and CEO, said: "Ekar has evolved into an essential form of mobility in everyday travel. During these uncertain times, we want to ensure we are supporting the nation's essential workers and those who need to travel can do so safely in their own private vehicle to get to where they are needed the most. This initiative serves as a small token of appreciation to thank all SEHA employees for their huge sacrifices and tremendous efforts."

The service is accessible through downloading ekar app from Apple Store or Google Play, and register using Emirates ID and driving licence details. Afterwards, an e-mail message entitled 'Ekar Health Care Heroes Offer' should be sent along with a copy of the employee ID to help@ekar.me. The account will then be activated and the vehicle will be delivered to the requested location.

There are a limited number of cars available as part of this initiative. However, ekar is also providing a Dh200 discount for healthcare professionals who book a monthly car rental or more.

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