Drivers of heavy lorries passing through Sharjah have begun to pay a Dh100 (US$27) fee at the emirate's first toll gate, in Al Dhaid. The toll system, which opened after two weeks of trials, is expected to generate Dh150 million per year. Have you been affected by the Sharjah road toll?
Date Started: September 2018
Founders: Walid and Karim Dib
Based: Abu Dhabi
Employees: Nine
Amount raised: $1.2 million
Funders: Oman Technology Fund, AB Accelerator, 500 Startups, private backers
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