RTA’s model bus stations set to boost integrated services
Oud Metha and Al Satwa stations boast of restaurants, retail outlets and offices
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the construction of two model bus stations at Oud Metha and Al Satwa. The stations feature unique designs that form a blend of creative and practical solutions to engineering designs and a new concept of mass transit systems.
“The construction of stations for public bus riders complements RTA’s efforts to upgrade public transport infrastructure. The role of the new stations goes beyond the prevailing concept of commuting passengers to encompass the offering of integrated services for passengers such as retail outlets, service points, offices and others,” said Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority.
The stations feature unique designs that form a blend of creative and practical solutions to engineering designs and a new concept of mass transit systems.
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RTA has recently opened four bus stations: Al Jafiliya, Al Ghubaiba, Etisalat and the Union. Al Ghubaiba Bus Station comprises six buildings with an area of 2,452 square metres and a capacity to serve 15,000 daily riders per day.
Al Jafilya Bus Station has a building for the station and a multilevel building comprising of a ground floor, two levels and rooftop car parking.
The built area spans 19,000 square metres and the station can serve 7,000 daily riders.
The Union Bus Station comprises three buildings with a total area of 2,180 square metres.
It can handle 7,500 riders per day.
The building of Etisalat Bus Station is connected with Etisalat Metro Station. It comprises one ground floor and a mezzanine floor.
The station covers an area of 708 square metres and can handle 4,500 riders per day.