Gulf Today

RTA opens three new metro link bus routes

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to launch three new metro link bus routes in Dubai. The step aims to expand the reach of the local bus network and step up the integratio­n with other mass transit means in the emirate, particular­ly the metro.

Moreover, some improvemen­ts will be introduced on some other routes from the same date.

The first is Route 51, which will shutle between Al Khail Gate and Business Bay Metro Station, at a frequency of 20 minutes during peak hours. The second is Route SH1, which will commute between Dubai Mall Metro Station and Sobha Realty Metro Station, at a frequency of 60 minutes.

The third is Route YM1, which will operate between UAE Exchange Metro Station and Yiwu Market, at a frequency of 60 minutes.

RTA is modifying the path of Route F47 to terminate at the Dubai Investment Park Metro Station to shorten the journey. Those heading to Dubai Investment­s Park should use the current routes F51, F50, F48, and F46. Route 50 will end at the Business Bay Metro Station to cut the journey time.

Passengers bound for Al Khail Gate should opt for the new Route 51. Route C15 will be extended to include Al Mamzar Beach Park bus stop to serve additional residentia­l areas. Route E102 will also be extended to end at Al Jaffiliya Bus Station, thus the service from the CBD to Abu Dhabi Airport.

The Public Transport Agency will also make improvemen­ts to the journey times of 48 other bus routes, namely: 91A, C04, 91, 84, 81, 77, 67, 66, 64, 62, 61, 53, 51, 50, 29, 24, 22, 21, 17, 13, 8, 7C09, C15, C28, D03, E700, F01, F05, F06, F08, F10, F21, F26, F27, F30, F36, F47, F57, J01, N55, X02, X13, X22, X23, X28, X25 & X64.

RTA is always keen to expand the coverage of the public bus network and enhance the integratio­n of buses with other mass transit means such as the metro, tram, and marine transport. The improvemen­t of public transport means will undoubtedl­y make public transport the best mobility choice in the emirate.

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Some improvemen­ts will be introduced on some other routes from the same date in Dubai.
↑ Some improvemen­ts will be introduced on some other routes from the same date in Dubai.

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