In order to force commuters to use the Metro, RTA is canceling some popular Bus routes across Dubai. The RTA’s Public Transport Agency which runs public buses, cancelled a number of bus routes in recent months, especially on routes which run parallel to the Metro line. However, the cancellation of some very popular bus services [...]
RTA cancels popular bus routes to force Metro usage
May 24th, 2010 | by Dubai Dude | published in Dubai Transport, Living in Dubai
RTA to launch Nol cards for shopping and public transport fare payment
April 28th, 2010 | by Dubai Dude | published in Living in Dubai
RTA loves to go plastic. After launching variety of cards to be used for buses and Metro, now it plans to launch a Nol card that can be used for credit/debit purchases as well as to pay the fare for various modes of public transport. Currently, the RTA offers four types of Nol Cards for [...]
City Center Station of Dubai Metro will make Deira more atrractive
July 4th, 2009 | by Dubai Dude | published in Dubai Transport, Living in Dubai
People of Dubai are quite excited about upcoming launch of Dubai Metro. Some consider it as a refreshing alternate to traffic-clogged buses and overcharging taxis, while others take it as an attractive addition to Dubai landscape, allowing commuters to access far reached places with far more conveniently than currently possible. Gulf News reports that the [...]