Eid Al Fitr 2023 in UAE: Five new buses added, working hours for public transport extended to meet increased demand
Eid Al Fitr 2023 in UAE: Five new buses added, working hours for public transport extended to meet increased demand
The additional services aim to reduce congestion during the holidays, as well as to allow comfortable trips for residents
Published: Mon 17 Apr 2023, 4:51 PM
Ajman's Public Transport Authority, APTA, has added new five buses for public transport to meet the increasing demand, and to reduce congestion and pressure on the internal and external lines, during the Eid Al-Fitr holidays.
Comfort
Speaking to Khaleej Times, A top official at APTA said that the move aimed to ensure a comfortable trip for users of the buses during the Eid days.
He added that APTA has completed its preparations to welcome Eid Al-Fitr, and to provide the best transportation services for commuters.
Smart App to book services
The transportation services include public transport, marine transport (Abrah), taxis and a “bus on demand” service during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday.
APTA provides channels for customers to access various services of the transportation system, and taxis can be requested through the "route" application. Residents can communicate with the APTA around the clock by calling the call centre at 600599997.
Transportation timing
Maritime transport times have been set during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday from 8am to 10pm at all Abrah stations, including Rashidiya, Al-Zawraa, Al-Safia and Marina.
Internal and external bus lines
The official indicated that the