Sharjah Public Transport Corporation strives to put an end to unauthorized car lift as it encompasses a lot of dangers that affect negatively the public welfare and the safety of the passengers. Unauthorized car lift means practicing the activities of passenger transportation in a manner violating the licensing terms issued by STC.

• Insecurity of driving with illicit driver, as passengers might face different crimes threatening their lives such as kidnapping, robbery, beating, fraud, deception or rape
• Such illegal operation will affect the franchise and licensed companies´ income, therefore Sharjah Transport role is to guarantee healthy economical environment for the companies to practice their activities under such restrictions to regulate the sector, therefore all parties will be able to achieve their desired social and financial goals
• Undermining the efforts of the Corporation and its compliance with developing and expanding the transportation sector and services

• Do not let low-price offered by private vehicle drivers entice you, avoid putting your life and properties in danger; do not go with such drivers especially in late night time
• Beware of entering into contract with any private vehicle driver or even a taxi driver who offers you to pay him driving you daily, as this might expose you to fraud crimes or even murder

STC has determined fines against those who violate the Unauthorized Car Lift Law. These violations are observed by field inspectors who hold the tribute of judicial officers which grants them the authority to apply the fine. The following are the current fines:

• The First Violation: Dhs 5,000 (Five Thousand)
• The Second Violation: Dhs 10,000 (Ten Thousand)

Also legal procedures will be taken by the concerned authorities against the violator, if the violation is committed for the third time.

In the case of unauthorized car lift violations, you may refer to the Sharjah Public Transport Corporation located at the following address:

Department of Services & Safety Quality Violation Section
Naba´a Area
Barakah Bent Tha´alaba Street
Naba´a Building, 9th floor, office No. 903
Tel: +971 6 562 4444 Ext.: 247, 266