#Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)

Dubai’s RTA announces Dhs1.1bn deal for low-emission buses

4 new RTA metro bus links to speed up Dubai commutes

The four new metro link bus routes from Dubai’s RTA are scheduled to start operating from 30 August

Dubai traffic flexible or remote work

Dubai plans flexible work hours, school bus incentives to ease traffic congestion

Flexible working hours and remote working options are also being considered as part of the strategy to reduce traffic congestion during peak hours

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Dubai road closure alert: Nad Al Sheba Cycling Race 2024 to shut down key routes

The RTA has advised Dubai residents to plan trips in advance and use alternative routes to avoid the road closures

RTA announces extended Metro hours during Fifa World Cup

Dubai’s RTA announces extended metro hours during FIFA World Cup

After the last game, the last Metro will depart 45 minutes later, with 1.5 hours of additional service

RTA partners with ADNOC, Almutakamela to develop 3 truck rest stops

RTA partners with ADNOC, Almutakamela to develop 3 truck rest stops

The Truck Rest Stops will be constructed over a total area of more than 226,000 square metres with a capacity to accommodate about 500 trucks and heavy vehicles

RTA announces operation of e-scooters in 11 new areas starting 2023

RTA Dubai announces operation of e-scooters in 11 new areas from 2023

The total number of districts in which e-scooters are permitted to operate has increased to 21, with the total length of tracks rising from 185 to 390 kilometres

Number plate

Dubai number plate ‘AA 13’ nets Dhs4.42m in auction

Proceeds from the 110th open auction held by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority totalled Dhs37.328m

Wizz air bus service

Wizz Air: New bus service to transport passengers from Dubai to Abu Dhabi airport

The service will connect Abu Dhabi International Airport with Dubai’s Ibn Battuta Bus Station on an Express Bus Route

RTA Tamkeen programme

RTA launches third edition of Tamkeen Programme for Emirati graduates

The programme will enable graduates who have been unemployed for the past three years to pick up the skills needed to be job-ready and qualified to work for RTA

RTA launches click and drive service

Dubai’s RTA announces launch of ‘Click and Drive’ initiative to enhance digital services

The authority also announced a series of initiatives in support of the digitisation of vehicle registration services, including a first-of-a-kind mobile eyesight testing service in the region