Dubai Taxi Corp. (DTC) and the local Roads & Transport Authority recently signed a contract with Al Dobowi Tyre to supply Hankook tires to its fleet for two years in a deal worth $2.450 million).
The contract was signed by DTC CEO Abdul Aziz Malik and Al Dobowi CEO Harjeev Singh Kandhari, in the presence of several directors and executives from both parties.
Al Dobowi was selected following a public tender attracting participation from several tire specialist companies from across the globe. However, following analysis of offers made, Al Dobowi was nominated for submitting the best offer. “The company has a good record of experience and reputation in the field of tires,” commented DTC boss Abdul Aziz Malik.
The contract also provides for tire installation and balancing in addition to wheel alignment free of charge in the case of replacing two or more tires of a vehicle. According to local news reports, a DTC logo will be placed on the sidewall of the tire, and the process is set to begin at Al Dobowi Al Qusais workshop, where the tires of about 30 to 40 vehicles will be changed each day. All tires will be inflated with nitrogen gas free of charge. (Tyres & Accessories)
