Waldo
I agree that Emirates has little control regarding the appalling traffic situation but as someone has already stated, this does contribute to an overall deteriation in ones quality of life.This may ultimately be a factor in coming and more importantly, staying in EK.
Try telling the two families who've just lost a son and daughter in a tragic road accident that it's not 'part of the deal'. Every parents worst nightmare and a 24hr reality here in Dubai. An impact so great yet NO skid marks from the other vehicle! Maybe the Police should be looking at mobile phone records. I don't want to make any accusations as we don't know all the facts yet. Nor may we ever know the truth, but past experience in this part of the World has taught us that even if proved guilty, what kind of a sentance would the local woman expect to serve? A rhetorical question if ever there was one. Until the law stops differentiating between races and nationality, some locals will continue to take advantage of skewed rules and continue to drive like morons.
No, i'm sorry to say Waldo that for many of us, the way people drive here is very much a part of our daily life. I'm sure that for many reading this forum and for those that knew the family involved in this tragedy, our thoughts and prayers are with them at this difficult time.
Last edited by BYMONEK; 17th January 2007 at 20:13.