Dubai will run 1,382 metro trips daily, deploy 700 taxis for WC
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled its dynamic public transport master plan for managing the mobility of residents and visitors at fan zones in Dubai and facilitating the movement of passengers flying through Al Maktoum International Airport to atend the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 (20 November – 18 December 2022).
The integrated operational plan for mass transit includes the metro, public buses, taxis and marine transit. RTA intends to operate 1,382 metro trips daily and add more than 700 taxis to the authority’s existing fleet of 11,310 taxis, besides deploying 60 public buses and three modes of marine transit for this mega event. The city’s mass transit modes will work collectively to lit fans in Dubai and those travelling to Qatar via Al Maktoum International Airport to atend Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022.
Dubai Airports has announced its full readiness to deal with the significant increase in the number of passengers through Dubai World Central (DWC), by operating “matchday” flights to Doha to atend the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar.
Up to 120 daily round trip flights by Qatar Airways and flydubai will be operated between November 20 and December 19, providing great travel comfort and an opportunity for fans to enjoy the World Cup and atend matches in Qatar. Then return to Dubai on the same day.
Fans Zones: Fans can watch live streaming of Fifa World Cup activities in various locations in Dubai. As the Official Fifa Fan Zone, Dubai Harbour will be a key destination for foreign and local supporters. RTA also supports other fan zones in the city, including Barasti, Dubai Media City, and Zero Gravity.
Flexible Plans: RTA’S responsive integrated public transport master plan will take real-time traffic conditions into account to allocate resources dynamically. The plan for managing traffic and mobility at the fan zone in Dubai Harbour has been developed by RTA in partnership with Dubai Police and the organisers. It will use buses, taxis and water transport to transfer spectators from Bluewaters Island to Dubai Harbour. According to the plan, mobile teams monitoring fan zones will manage traffic on King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street to streamline vehicle movement and ensure a smooth traffic flow.
Dubai Metro and Taxis: RTA plans to run 1,382 metro trips per day during the World Cup. In addition to its existing fleet of 11,310 taxis, the authority has allocated an additional 700 Hala cabs available through the Careem app to serve enthusiasts heading to fan zones in Dubai and travellers to and from the Al Maktoum International Airport. The taxi services will be available in these districts round-the-clock during weekends and public holidays.
Public Buses: RTA will utilise 60 public buses to bring fans to designated FIFA World Cup locations. This dedicated service will operate on specific bus routes. The new DWC1 route departs from Al Maktoum International Airport (Arrivals), passes via the Dubai Metro Expo Station, and continues to Ibn Batuta Bus Station every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This route will only be operational until 20 December 2022.
The second route is F55, a metro feeder link service that will shutle between Al Maktoum International Airport and Dubai Metro Expo Station. It runs from 5 am to 12 midnight at a frequency of 30 minutes.
The third route is N55, a night service from 10 pm until 5 am the next day to connect Al Maktoum International Airport and the Dubai Expo Metro Station.
Marine Transport: RTA will allocate two Dubai ferries and one water taxi during the World Cup, and service timings will be synchronised with match schedules. These water transit means will ferry riders on a line linking Bluewaters Island with Dubai Harbour, with a one-way fare of AED25 for the economy class and AED35 for the gold class.
Advanced Infrastructure: Dubai has stateof-the-art infrastructure and logistics, including international airports, seaports, cuting-edge road networks, and luxurious tourist atractions such as hotels, parks, and golden beaches. Such amenities make the city an ideal destination for football lovers who want to atend this worldwide event.
In conjunction with the increase in passenger traffic during the World Cup period through Dubai World Central Airport (DWC), a range of distinguished services will be provided, across all service facilities, to enhance the passenger experience and ensure a comfortable and integrated journey, which includes a group of restaurants, cafes and shopping centers, as well as providing operations Different for international airlines during the winter season.
With about 26.5 million passengers annually, expectations indicate that passenger traffic at Dubai World Central (DWC) will triple in the coming weeks, in light of “match-day” flights and unscheduled flights during the Qatar 2022 World Cup, The number of passengers reached more than 494,000 during the last three months of this year.