UAE: Five rules you need to keep in mind while travelling on a Dubai public bus

UAE: Five rules you need to keep in mind while travelling on a Dubai public bus

Dubai: If you are a regular commuter on the Dubai public bus, you need to keep in mind certain rules and etiquette to avoid any fines from the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), which can range anywhere from Dh100 to Dh500.

Five things to keep in mind while taking the bus

Here are the rules as per RTA:

1. Top up your nol card before using the bus

Always make sure you have enough balance on your nol card before you start your journey. According to RTA, passengers must have a balance of at least Dh7 for a one-way trip and Dh14 for a two-way trip.

You can easily top up your nol card at payment kiosks at some bus stops and all Metro stations or use the nolPay app for an online recharge.

If you don't know how much the trip is going to cost you, you can get a complete breakdown of the expected cost through the S'hail app, which is available for Apple and Android devices. Simply enter your current location and destination on the journey planner in the app and you will be able to see the cost of the trip when using public transport.

2. Make sure you tap your nol card