The Public Bus Transport system in the Emirate of Dubai is run by the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA). 734 peak bus schedules are run on 79 bus routes cutting over 264,260kilometers on a specimen working day. Service volumes are adjusted on Fridays and public holidays in relation to the passenger demand. Around 310,000 passengers travel per day. The bus routes span the whole length and breadth of 4,110 square kilometres area of the Emirate of Dubai.
The bus fleet is made of top quality custom-built buses equipped with individual seats, air-conditioning, electronically operated destination display system and computerized fare equipment. Most of the buses have a carrying capacity of 51 seating and 10 standing passengers. Some smaller capacity buses are run to service inner CBD routes as also a few low-density corridors.
The bus fleet is maintained at two high-tech bus depots at Al Qusais and Al Awir.
The bus transport infrastructure includes 9 well-attended bus stations, over 1860 bus stops, 1302 wayside passenger shelters and point timetables at 500 busy bus stops.
Bus Facts
• 1333 quality buses in the fleet
• 79 bus routes
• 7736 bus trips daily
• Over 2,64,260 bus kilometres everyday
• 310,000 passengers per day
• 8 bus stations
• 1302 wayside passenger shelters. 560 more A/C shelters under construction.
• 1862 bus stops
• 2 bus maintenance depots
• Electronic Destination display
• Computerized Fare collection system
• Contactless Smart Card (e-Bus card for fare payment.
Do’s & Don’ts
Important information and instructions for public buses users
• While waiting at the bus stop, stay clear of the bus stopping area. Please signal the bus to stop.
• Stay away from the bus doors till the driver opens them to allow you to board the bus.
• Board the bus through the front door and alight from the rear. Ladies and children may alight from the front door.
• Demand tickets; tender exact change. In case of Bus pass present it for scrutiny by the driver. Smartcards shall be passed over the ticket machine and tickets obtained. Passengers without tickets are liable for prosecution.
• Present your Smart Card for inspection by the representatives of Public Transport.
• Three rows of seats in the front of the bus are reserved for lady passengers.
• Do not engage the bus driver in conversation or arguments.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke in the bus.
• Do not throw any litter or spit through the bus windows.
• Do not vandalise the interior of the bus.
• Bulky luggage, hazardous/obnoxious materials and animals are not allowed inside the bus.
• Do not play or operate any musical instrument or sound reproducing equipment to the annoyance of co-passengers or the bus driver.
• Do not place your luggage in the gangway.
• Do not make announcements or distribute any leaflets, brochures, books, products or gifts as part of a commercial, political or religious campaign.
• Do not beg or solicit any favours while on the bus.
• If you wish to alight at an authorized bus stop, press the stop bells.
• Do not attempt to leave the bus until the bus comes to a complete halt.
• Do not use the emergency door unless permitted or instructed by the bus driver.
For more information about Dubai’s bus service, visit www.rta.ae.
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