Experience of UAE to Promote Bus & Coaches Services The Benefit of Public Transport

RTA inagurates Deluxe Coach Service between Dubai & Abu Dhabi The CEO of RTA Public Transport Agency Essa Abdul-Rahman Al Dossari said that such type of new deluxe coaches was part of an intergrated strategic plan developed by the RTA to upgrade mass transit modes in the emirate and attract additional commuters to help alleviate road congestion.

“RTA is seeking to increase the percentage of trips made by mass transit modes to 30% through provision of mass transit options of high quality, reasonable cost and wide geographical coverage to beat the demand for private vehicles. Besides that, RTA is also endeavouring to raise the awareness, orient the culture & social attitude towards using mass transit modes, and enhance the intergration between mass transit modes such as public buses, Dubai Metro and marine transport” he said.

The new coaches,bus and trains are built at the best technologies and highest standard & safety standards designs customized to meet the requirements of special needs persons as these buses are fitted with purpose- built entry and seating points on board.

Abu Dhabi to build metro rail system "The Abu Dhabi Metro project is currently under study and it will soon be unveiled," said Ahmad Rashid Al Rashidi, Director of Public Transport Department (PTD) in Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi to build metro rail system The PTD (Public Transport Department) is working on the masterplan for buses and other modes of public transport with an aim to cut growth of cars by 50 per cent in the future.

Abu Dhabi to build metro rail system "After the success of the express bus service between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, we are going to introduce similar services between Al Ain and Dubai, and Abu Dhabi and Al Ain," Al Rashidi said.

"A comprehensive network of public transport within Abu Dhabi will be in place very soon," he said. Abu Dhabi to build metro rail system

Abu Dhabi's transport chief said the PTD will also build around 500 air-conditioned bus stop shelters in Abu Dhabi within the next 18 months.

Better safety, comforts to boost use of public buses "Moving People" is another campaign the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched aimed at encouraging people to use public transport, especially the buses.

Better safety, comforts to boost use of public buses In order to boost the public transport service, the RTA has equipped its modern fleet of buses with a range of new technologies that ensure passenger comfort

The new buses have a modern air- conditioning system that eliminates unpleasant odours; something that has always bothered commuters. The buses are also equipped with an electronic destination and route display system, and are fitted with screens and personal reading lights. Better safety, comforts to boost use of public buses

Taking into consideration the comfort of women, children and elderly passengers, the RTA has provided special seats for them. A low-floor with a reserved seating area and a dedicated entrance has been provided to accommodate the requirements of people with special needs. Better safety, comforts to boost use of public buses

The buses are also fitted with the Electronic Stability Programme that gives drivers better control of the vehicle, ensures stability on the road, and significantly minimizes the risk of skidding. In accordance with international safety and security standards, the RTA has fitted all its buses with emergency exits, alarm systems, fire extinguishers and first aid kits.

The transport sector contributes towards in the emirates with each vehicle releasing

Municipality Statistic Report 1,021,880 on the road

Dubai Municipality declares car- free day Residents and visitors encouraged not to use cars 1,500 employees will travel to work using public transport last February 17 to help save the environment

Its first ever Car Free Day initiative a “huge success” as more than 1,500 employees of the civic body turned up for duty without taking their cars.