Dubai’s RTA expands ‘Bus on Demand’ service to Business Bay

Dubai’s RTA expands ‘Bus on Demand’ service to Business Bay

Published: Thu 25 Apr 2024, 6:18 PM Last updated: Thu 25 Apr 2024, 6:19 PM

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its 'Bus on Demand' service to Business Bay following a successful month-long trial, as per the planned roll-out of the initiative.

Adel Shakri, Director of Planning and Business Development at RTA's Public Transport Agency, said: “The decision to extend the 'Bus on Demand' service to Business Bay aims to bolster the mass transit network and ease congestion in vital areas. The initiative also responds to the growing demand for the service in the Business Bay, a hub for numerous corporate offices and businesses in the emirate.

"The 'Bus on Demand' service has been well received by public transport users, particularly as the new expansion includes key areas and passes through a metro and tram station. As such, it provides a kind of integrated public transport network that allows passengers to travel to their destinations swiftly and safely," said Shakri.

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“The initiative operates on a smart response system which tailors bus availability to user demand. This service is executed using mini public buses that connect various areas through a