Most used public transport in Dubai revealed: 2018 records show 589 million commuters Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the ridership of public transit means in Dubai, comprising the metro, tram, buses and marine transit modes have collectively lifted about 589 million riders in 2018. The figure reflects a notable increase from […]
The RTA announced that motorists in UAE, as well as GCC countries, can now pay their parking fare directly through SMS without registering for the service. This initiative will benefit millions of UAE drivers. It also makes sure that drivers are alerted through SMS, in case they opt for paid parking on a public holiday. […]
Senior UAE officials ditched their cars and led the 10th UAE Car Free Day organised by Dubai Municipality on Sunday. The environmental initiative is aimed at encouraging UAE residents to use public transport and reduce carbon emissions in the air due to the heavy use of vehicles. It’s #CarFreeDay today. Motorists across #Dubai and nearby […]
With 738 speeding violations caught on the Ras Al Khaimah ring road in only four months, the emirate’s police have decided to install 15 new radars to clamp down on fatal accidents and ensure the safety of motorists. All violations that were registered on the major road were related to speeding, Brigadier Mohammed Saeed Al […]
Have you ever come across a situation where you didn’t have a car, or wanted to take the bus but couldn’t because your destination resides off the bus routes? Yes, it can be tricky to travel between the Emirates sometimes, but look no further as Etihad Rail has unveiled plans for a train track that […]
As part of the ‘Year of Tolerance’, Dubai police have announced motorists fines can now be paid at discounted rates if citizens abide by the law. The initiative was launched under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. This […]
The annual World Government Summit (WGS) is a platform for presenting new ideas and game-changing technologies, including the future of transportation. Two years ago, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) unveiled its vision for flying taxis and this year on display at WGS 2019 are two models of Dubai Sky pods. ‘Unibike’ & ‘Unicar’ are […]
Dubai motorists who don’t commit any traffic offenses for 12 months, starting today, could get a 100 percent discount on all traffic fines. This is an initiative termed “Settle Your Traffic Fines” which came as a directive from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and […]
The Roads and Transport Authority, in collaboration with Oman’s National Transport Company (Mwasalat), has launched a new bus route connecting Dubai and Muscat on Monday. The bus route will operate three times daily from Rashidiya Metro Bus Station, Airport Terminal 2 and Abu Hail Station. The price for a one-way ticket is Dh55; two-way […]
Five new bridges directly linking to The Dubai Mall are set to open next month, reports Gulf Business. The new bridges are currently being built to ease road access to the shopping mall. The new bridges are set to open in February, according to a statement, although we’re not yet sure of the exact date. The […]