Think twice before accepting rides from illegal taxi providers.
That's the message from Sharjah's Roads and Transport Authority, which is reminding the public about the risks involved in using unlicensed operators.
As many as 10,191 fines have been handed out to illegal cabbies during inspection campaigns this year.
First-time offenders are fined AED 5,000, and the amount doubled if they repeat the violation.

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed welcomes Dubai Airshow delegates
RTA, Joby Aviation complete first crewed eVTOL aerial taxi flight
Second 'Youth Social Missions Programme' group joins Operation Chivalrous Knight 3
Nahyan bin Mubarak: Values of tolerance, human fraternity embodied in UAE leadership
UAE marks International Day for Tolerance
